as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
forgot to return the phone call due to his absorption in setting up the new computer system
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Recent Examples of absorption
Not only does the colorful enamel coating look great sitting on a table, but the glazing prevents moisture absorption for juicier food.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Importance of Food and Supplements Food may not always be the best way to resolve anemia because of its low absorption rate.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes:
While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Another factor that influences absorption is the form of nutrients used in dietary supplements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The Importance of Food and Supplements Food may not always be the best way to resolve anemia because of its low absorption rate.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes:
While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Another factor that influences absorption is the form of nutrients used in dietary supplements.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absorption
Noun
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Elusa offers a unique immersion into the winemaking process, from vine to bottle.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Italian authorities allow the sketches to leave the country for only 12 weeks every few years, making this a rare immersion into Michelangelo’s artistic vision.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Playing strategic games like online chess demands strategic planning and focused attention.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By November 2020, the crime lab had developed a method for testing THC concentrations, according to a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Police Department, which tests most of the drugs in cases from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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For example, Colorado is placing six new air quality monitors in locations around the state to measure concentrations of the five priority air toxics.—
Jenni Shearston,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Absorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absorption. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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