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absorbs

  • present tense form
    of absorb (3rd person singular).
    absorb
    verb (used with object)
    to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up.

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Healthcare now absorbs 18% of gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

When the molecule absorbs energy from a brief ultraviolet laser pulse, its electrons enter a higher energy state.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

Its open crumb absorbs just enough sauce to become more flavorful as it sits, while the soft crust remains easy to eat on a towel without showering your lap in shards.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

In addition, many now need to issue equity and debt, which absorbs available funds.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

It just absorbs the C02 the same way the space suits do.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir