absorb
verb (used with object)
to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up.
have been absorbing
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present perfect progressiveof absorb.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Graduation also comes at a time when students are "the least financially resilient", says Allingham, as they have been absorbing the costs of studying all year.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
With higher temperatures, trees and other plants have been absorbing more water, and more moisture has been evaporating off the landscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
The oceans have been absorbing more than 90% of the additional heat attributable to rising atmospheric greenhouse gases from human activities, particularly burning fossil fuels.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 21, 2022
Consumers have been absorbing higher prices in nearly every facet of their lives, with essentials such as food and gasoline spiking 8.8 percent and 48 percent, respectively, compared with last year.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2022
Riders and ranchers and villagers broke up what must have been absorbing conversation.
From Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey
