absorbing
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- absorbingly adverb
- nonabsorbing adjective
- unabsorbing adjective
- unabsorbingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of absorbing
Example Sentences
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Years of absorbing shocks have left companies leaner and more adaptable, like an athlete in peak training rather than one running on fumes, said Sheets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The hosts discuss the unusual case of a smaller company absorbing a larger one, and why Unilever’s stock is currently plummeting.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
"These games are particularly suitable for people with low energy, and they're really effective in absorbing attention," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
After nearly a year of absorbing higher import costs, businesses are now passing those costs on to consumers, squeezing household budgets further.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
When he looks at us, his eyes linger on our faces as if absorbing every single detail so he will not forget.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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