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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of absorbing

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

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But divorcing a film like this from the times in which we’re absorbing it is short of impossible, no matter how much of an escape it provides for 109 minutes.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

After absorbing sunlight, it shifts into a strained, high-energy form and stays in that state until activated.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

This wide-open fight for governor may not be boffo entertainment or dazzling to those looking in from the outside, but it’s absorbing nonetheless.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In February, SpaceX acquired Musk’s xAI, absorbing the Grok creator as a wholly owned subsidiary.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

As Mama tossed the lettuce in, the green leaves wilted immediately, absorbing the liquid and the flavor.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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