ABSORBS Synonyms: 190 Similar and Opposite Words

absorbs

verb

present tense third-person singular of absorb

as in drinks

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

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as in occupies

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 integrates

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 consumes

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

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as in tolerates

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

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Recent Examples of absorbs This outer layer absorbs physical stress directly, protecting the delicate internal materials from bending or cracking under load. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 As Altman absorbs the public’s fears and frustrations over AI, the company has recently sought to elevate Brockman’s profile as a counterweight. — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Along the park’s perimeter, a native maritime forest absorbs rainfall and saltwater flooding while providing recreational opportunities and species habitat. — Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Along the park's perimeter, a native maritime forest absorbs rainfall and saltwater flooding while providing recreational opportunities and species habitat. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Each spray of Activation Ease provides 22 milligrams of magnesium and absorbs in less than 90 seconds, the outlet reported, and the lower dose may help prevent skin irritation after use. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The outlet named Activation Ease Magnesium Spray its top pick for everyday use, noting that each spray delivers 22 milligrams of magnesium and absorbs in under 90 seconds. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 Insulin Resistance Trends monitors your heart rhythm, daily movement, and sleep quality, and uses AI to assess how well your body absorbs and uses energy. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

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On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Then there are the other small appliances that have remained in their original boxes since your bridal shower, the dozens of reusable water bottles that no one ever drinks from, and the mysterious gadget that permanently lives in the utensil drawer.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

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The Peter Marino Art Foundation occupies the former Rogers Memorial Library, a charming historic building in Southampton, New York, that its namesake has transformed into something much stranger inside.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The home occupies the entire top floor of the high-rise, where more than 2,000 square feet of terraces encircle the residence.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of occupies

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That figure assumes the vehicle consumes 100 watt-hours per mile and its solar panels deliver at least four kWh of usable energy to the battery during the day.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Many facilities use evaporative cooling, which consumes water to remove server heat.

— Mark Drapeau, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of consumes

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Social Security swallows nearly a quarter of the federal budget and is less than a decade away from insolvency.

— Andrew G. Biggs, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
If your dog swallows these fibers, it can get caught up in the digestive tract like hair in plumbing and create a blockage.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swallows

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For how much this book immerses you in the natural world, there is regular talk of machinery and robots in the story.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
From the outset, the show immerses audiences in 1930s New York, and while set in a noir world, there’s a modern aspect to it too.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of immerses

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The cover also incorporates more than 10,000 micropores per square centimeter, designed to help heat and moisture escape.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
While Pilates focuses on core stability; posture; and gentle, low-impact movements, STRONG incorporates HIIT intervals between Pilates movements to raise your heart rate and burn calories.

— Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 24 Aug. 2026

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