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Words with a similar base: absorbing

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.01] as in: become imbued

Examples:
The liquids, light, and gases absorb

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.02] as in: take up mentally

Examples:
he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.03] as in: take up, as of debts or payments

Examples:
absorb the costs for something

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.04] as in: take in, also metaphorically

Examples:
The sponge absorbs water well
She drew strength from the minister's words

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.05] as in: cause to become one with

Examples:
The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.06] as in: suck or take up or in

Examples:
A black star absorbs all matter

'absorbing'

[steep.v.01] as in: devote (oneself) fully to

Examples:
He immersed himself into his studies

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.08] as in: assimilate or take in

Examples:
The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society

'absorbing'

[absorb.v.09] as in: consume all of one's attention or time

Examples:
Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely

'absorbing'

[absorbing.s.01] as in: capable of arousing and holding the attention

Examples:
a fascinating story

Origins

					absorbing (English)
├── -ing (English)
│   ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── absorb (English)