ABSORBED Synonyms: 228 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

əb-ˈsȯrbd

Definition of absorbed

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring

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absorbed

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verb

past tense of absorb

as in drank

to take in (something liquid) through small openings most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

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as in interested

to hold the attention of chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time

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as in integrated

to make a part of a body or system local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible

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as in consumed

to make complete use of cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy

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as in tolerated

to put up with (something painful or difficult) somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered

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Recent Examples of absorbed

Adjective

Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026 Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024 The blanket repels dirt and pet hair, shakes sand off easily, and amazed us during the spill test when liquid pooled instead of absorbed and was easily blotted, leaving no stain behind. — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2023

Verb

Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Millennial workers absorbed that decade as a personal performance problem. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Those with large deficits, such as the United Kingdom, recovered more quickly and suffered less severe financial distress than the United States, which absorbed a disproportionate share of the costs. — Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 He is then absorbed into a government system under which people without work are assigned mandatory tasks to prevent them from becoming too passive. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 In 2024, Fandango absorbed the streaming and VOD service formerly known as Vudu, which Comcast bought in 2020. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 The small gigs to voice things like Instagram content, YouTube explainers, online classes and budget audiobooks are increasingly being absorbed by AI voices. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Take it away, and the billions of dollars in wildfire losses insurers currently recover from at-fault utilities don’t disappear – they get absorbed. — Brandon Okita, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 20 minutes or until grits are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorbed

Adjective

An estimated 4,600 people cycled through the three-day event to hear stories, take part in tribal dances, taste indigenous foods, and become immersed in a culture native to the land.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of immersed

Verb

But what really interested us with this movie was trying to understand the humanity and searching for and exploring the love and the loyalty to characters to have a dialogue with an audience and not do it for the sake of ego or shock.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Camerlenghi says Gradara Castle has interested him since his childhood.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of interested

Verb

It's already deeply integrated into the European framework, partly through its membership of the European Economic Area, which gives the volcanic island access to the EU's single market without requiring full membership.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrated

Verb

Only later did doctors realize that the genetic material had probably come from a mushroom that the patient had consumed, and not from a pathogen.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
Moisture is the biggest concern because damp tea bags can develop mold and should not be consumed.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of consumed

Verb

In both studies, the pill maintained viral suppression at rates comparable to patients’ previous regimens at 48 weeks and was generally well tolerated with no new safety concerns.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
First, rising yields due to better nominal economic growth are typically tolerated more readily, since nominal GDP growth is a primary driver of corporate profits.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerated

Adjective

While several major Wall Street financial institutions are set to report their earnings this week, analysts told CNBC that the market is currently more focused on tech stocks, which now need to prove their value.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Share one piece, take one focused hour, or choose the joy that feels most alive.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

Videos of the disaster showed people running before the floodwaters swallowed them up and washed out buildings and bridges.

— Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
In Tibet, the roaring mudslide that struck Wednesday engulfed a multistory port building and swallowed a bus parking lot at the land border crossing of Gyirong Port.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

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