absorbing
US /əbˈsɔ:rbɪŋ/
・UK /əbˈsɔ:bɪŋ/
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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To take up all attention / energy of something
After absorbing all the study notes, he was able to easily take the exam
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To take in a liquid; soak up
If this paper towel is not absorbing enough liquid, here are some more paper towels for you to use
adj.AdjectiveExtremely interesting; captivating.
It was a truly absorbing film.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To assimilate or understand (information, ideas, or experiences).
He is absorbing new information quickly.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To reduce the effect or intensity of (something).
The material is absorbing the vibrations.
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How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
- As retailers started absorbing the cost of postage, transit, and lost items, it's no wonder big box companies are starting to change their policies, making it harder for fraudsters and cutting down on the cost of returns across the board.
As retailers started absorbing the cost of postage, transit, and lost items, it's no wonder big box companies are starting to change their policies, making it harder for fraudsters and cutting down on the cost of returns across the board.
- and the advent of e-commerce accelerated the issue as retailers started absorbing the cost of postage, transit,
and the advent of e-commerce accelerated the issue as retailers started absorbing the cost of postage, transit,
Welcome to the world of handkerchiefs!
- It's durable, water-absorbing, and easy to dry. The touch is really different to the other handkerchief I have touched before.
It's durable, water-absorbing, and easy to dry. The touch is really different to the other handkerchief I have touched before.
Saving a Puppy in Sri Lanka's Surf Capital | Mirissa & Galle Travel Guide
- Ayurveda depends a lot on the oils absorbing into your skin, so it's got to be hot.
Ayurveda depends a lot on the oils absorbing into your skin, so it's got to be hot.
- Well, Alex, that's because Ayurveda depends a lot on the oils absorbing into your skin.
Well, Alex, that's because Ayurveda depends a lot on the oils absorbing into your skin.
How to Make Rissole Potatoes | Buttery Fried Baby Potatoes
- Kind of shake the pan frequently so you're getting the potatoes rolled around in all that warm butter, and they're finishing cooking in the butter, and they're absorbing all the flavor, and then they're also getting nice and crispy on the outside.
Kind of shake the pan frequently so you're getting the potatoes rolled around in all that warm butter, and they're finishing cooking in the butter, and they're absorbing all the flavor, and then they're also getting nice and crispy on the outside.
- and they're finishing cooking in the butter and they're absorbing all the flavor,
and they're finishing cooking in the butter and they're absorbing all the flavor,
The World of Khubilai Khan: A Revolution in Painting
- And the last people they succeeded in absorbing into their empire were the southern Song Chinese, and that cultural world is represented by Zhao Mengfu, whose idealized portrait is on the left, on your right.
And the last people they succeeded in absorbing into their empire were the southern Song Chinese, and that cultural world is represented by Zhao Mengfu, whose idealized portrait is on the left, on your right.
- And the last people they succeeded in absorbing into their empire were the southern Song Chinese.
And the last people they succeeded in absorbing into their empire were the southern Song Chinese.
What Happens if the Moon Crashes into Earth?
- Up until now, the water in the oceans could flow, absorbing most of the Moon's gravitational squeezing,
Up until now, the water in the oceans could flow, absorbing most of the Moon's gravitational squeezing,
- until now, the water in the oceans could flow, absorbing most of the moon's gravitational
until now, the water in the oceans could flow, absorbing most of the moon's gravitational
25 Life-Changing Phrases: Say THIS When You DON’T Understand!
- Are you absorbing my meaning here?
Are you absorbing my meaning here?
- Are you absorbing my meaning here?
Are you absorbing my meaning here?
The Hunt for the Blackest Black
- But carbon isn't the only compound capable of absorbing light.
But carbon isn't the only compound capable of absorbing light.
- But carbon isn't the only compound capable of absorbing light.
But carbon isn't the only compound capable of absorbing light.
What's Inside These 8 Unique Creatures?
- And in some cases, it can double as a set of gills, sucking in water and absorbing the oxygen within.
And in some cases, it can double as a set of gills, sucking in water and absorbing the oxygen within.
- And in some cases, it can double as a set of gills, sucking in water and absorbing the oxygen within.
And in some cases, it can double as a set of gills, sucking in water and absorbing the oxygen within.
Teaching English : How Do You Teach English to Adults?
- for them as their brains are still absorbing new material. It's much more difficult when
for them as their brains are still absorbing new material. It's much more difficult when
- and this makes it easier for them as their brains are still absorbing new material.
and this makes it easier for them as their brains are still absorbing new material.