ABSORBED Synonyms: 228 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

əb-ˈsȯrbd

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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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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body. —

Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024 March 8 7 days from peak bloom 3°F warmer March 10 6 days from peak bloom 1°F cooler March 11 As temperatures rose early in the year, the cells in the bud became active and absorbed water from the branches of the tree. —

Harry Stevens, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 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 As the refrigerant expands, a pump takes it away, and a radiator dumps its absorbed heat. —

Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2022

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