absorb
Example Sentences
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As the walls close in on Super Micro, Dell could stand ready to absorb the fallout, turning a rival’s crisis into its own multi-billion-dollar opportunity.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
While these algal blooms absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, they also pose a major threat to the region's delicate balance.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
“Between the industry’s ability to absorb high prices and the U.S. national interest in supporting semiconductor output, the helium supply would have to tighten significantly before semiconductor manufacturers could face serious disruption.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The citrus fruit, the coach believes, has the spiritual ability to absorb negative energy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
The material seemed to absorb light, and if I gazed at the beads too long, they started to glow and burn my eyes, like I was staring into the sun.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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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