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absorbing

American  
[ab-sawr-bing, -zawr-] / æbˈsɔr bɪŋ, -ˈzɔr- /

adjective

  1. extremely interesting; deeply engrossing.

    an absorbing drama.
absorbing British  
/ -ˈzɔːb-, əbˈsɔːbɪŋ /

adjective

  1. occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping

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Other Word Forms

  • absorbingly adverb
  • nonabsorbing adjective
  • unabsorbing adjective
  • unabsorbingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of absorbing

First recorded in 1745–55; absorb + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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However, the Bank said the financial system, including the banks, had been "resilient so far" with the markets absorbing some "very large moves" since the conflict began.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Maybe I was absorbing too much as actual lessons on how to live my life and how to interact with regular society.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 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

Meanwhile, richer drivers are still absorbing the costs, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

It’s quiet, absorbing work that helps take my mind off my troubles.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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