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absorbing

ab·sorb·ing [ əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ]

absorbing

adjective

Definition of absorbing

: fully taking one's attention : engrossing
//an absorbing novel

Other Words from absorbing

absorbingly \ əb-ˈsȯr-biŋ-lē , -ˈzȯr- \ adverb

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//These stories are the most absorbing in the collection.
— David James, Anchorage Daily News, "In ‘Shadowed Times,’ stories of an earlier — but not simpler — time," 9 Nov. 2019
//Stritch’s tumultuous life and career make an absorbing story, which Jacobs tells briskly and readably.
— Wendy Smith, Washington Post, "Elaine Stritch biography takes a gossipy, once-over-lightly approach," 24 Oct. 2019
//One of the most absorbing moments is a lineup of three portraits of George Washington, all acquired in 1919, including a dollar-bill classic by Gilbert Stuart.
— Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Nineteen Nineteen’ isn’t what it used to be," 4 Oct. 2019
//The Arrowverse is the nickname given to the half-dozen soap-opera-y, surprisingly absorbing, charming and connected-together DC superhero TV series that have been staples of The CW network since 2012.
— Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, "Behind the odd charm of the ‘Batwoman’ set in Chicago, even after they kicked me off," 2 Oct. 2019
//There may never be another generation like it, or a set of geopolitical circumstances that would make a chess match quite so absorbing.
— Peter Nicholas, The Atlantic, "The End of the Golden Era of Chess," 5 Sep. 2019
//In one section of the show, visitors can tune in to the sounds of a giant yucca plant growing; in others, stalks of corn and plants absorbing water via their roots take center stage.
— Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Listen to the Sounds of Succulents at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden," 29 Aug. 2019
//Krystal's story, however, becomes increasingly absorbing as the narrative progresses and the situations become more absurd.
— Brian Lowry, CNN, "Kirsten Dunst shines in quirky 'On Becoming a God in Central Florida'," 23 Aug. 2019
//As the hurricane proceeds on its path, the sponge is constantly absorbing water and wringing itself out, producing rain.
— David Fleshler, sun-sentinel.com, "A new top killer emerges in hurricanes, and many blame climate change," 28 June 2019

First Known Use of absorbing

1806, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for absorbing

from present participle of absorb

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(Entry 1 of 2)

holding the attention or provoking interest

shell collecting can be so absorbing that you don't notice the tide coming in

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absorbing

verb

present participle of absorb

Synonyms & Antonyms of absorbing (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to take in (something liquid) through small openings

most of the spilled water was absorbed by the tablecloth

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2 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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catching one's eye

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3 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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4 to make complete use of

cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy

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eating,
using

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running out of

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5 to put up with (something painful or difficult)

somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered

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reconciling (to)

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