absorb
Example Sentences
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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
The molecules absorb infrared energy rising from below and then release part of that energy back into space.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
State-run oil companies are already running out of capacity to absorb mounting losses.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
But again the private market is failing to absorb willing workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
It took a moment for the woman to absorb the news.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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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