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absorbs

  • present tense form of absorb (3rd person singular).

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Joan Bosch, Eala’s coach since 2023, said Eala’s game translates naturally to grass because she absorbs and redirects pace so effectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Doctors have to maintain this image of being "some kind of god" - a shield that absorbs everything and remains alright, he explains.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

In this approach, a molecule known as a donor absorbs visible light and enters a high-energy triplet state.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

The conglomerate will trade under the ticker symbol "SPCX," and all eyes will be on how Wall Street absorbs the offering.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Water absorbs the heat generated by fission and evaporates into steam.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland