absorb
Example Sentences
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Between the sections where major earthquakes occur are quieter stretches of the fault that appear to absorb stress without producing large ruptures.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
That disposition lurks behind his piercing hazel-green eyes, which seem to absorb every detail of the small coffeeshop and our fellow patrons, and it’s at the heart of how he moves through the world.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
As Apple works toward its first foldable device, Foxconn’s manufacturing scale puts it in a strong position to absorb the added demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In the past six years alone, markets have had to absorb a global pandemic, major tariff changes, and a few wars.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The earth barely had a chance to absorb the rainwater before the next deluge.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Vocabulary lists containing absorb
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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