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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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The markets are absorbing a fraction of that available capital.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

In the letter, he said businesses were "stretched to their limits, absorbing the costs of repairs, increased security, and the emotional toll of constant disruption".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

While trees may continue absorbing additional carbon, much of it does not necessarily become new wood.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

She never finished high school, but compensated for her incomplete education by devouring books and absorbing ideas.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

The robot felt her body absorbing the sun’s energy.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown

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