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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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In its March 18 rate decision, the central bank said the economy was having difficulty absorbing excess slack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Berkshire will participate in a quota share with Tokio Marine, absorbing some of the risk in the company’s insurance portfolio.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Nigro noted with proud amusement that his protégé was watching carefully and absorbing everything he could.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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