How to Use absorbent in a Sentence

absorbent

adjective
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  • It's [moisture-]wicking, absorbent, doesn't slip, and can criss-cross back strap.
    — Mallory Creveling, Women's Health, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Blot up as much of the fresh oil as possible with an absorbent cloth.
    — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • While the top is ultra fluffy and absorbent, the underside has a flat weave, to keep the bath mat even and flat on your floor.
    — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 25 Jan. 2023
  • This is crucial, as the hemp plant is highly absorbent.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Nausheen and her team taught the women how to stitch pads from a cheap, absorbent cloth available in the local market.
    — Time, 15 Sep. 2022
  • With a weight of 600 GSM, this lightweight hand towel set was quick drying and absorbent.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Each piece is made from ring-spun cotton that is absorbent and soft to the touch, according to shoppers.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a clay liner so that water doesn’t drain away from the roots of the plants, with highly absorbent wood chips and compost above.
    — Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 Oct. 2022
  • When one side of the pad gets soiled, just flip it over and keep cleaning, as each side is absorbent, with grips that pick up and trap stubborn dirt.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Thanks to its absorbent ride the A6 performs better as a luxury car than a sports sedan.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 31 May 2023
  • Each cloth is wildly absorbent, can be washed 50 times, and saves you 17 rolls of paper towels!
    — Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The microfiber versions are softer and more absorbent, and will cut down on your hair’s drying time.
    — Arushi Sinha, Glamour, 27 July 2023
  • Apply the bandage loosely so the absorbent pad is slightly raised above the injured area.
    — Karen Pallarito, Health, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Each towel in the set is made from 100 percent cotton, and is absorbent and quick drying, according to the brand.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Each piece is made from Turkish cotton which is absorbent and soft to the touch, according to shoppers.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • One side of the product has soft long-pile microfiber, while the is more absorbent polyamide material.
    — Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2022
  • Made from velour and terry cloth, this towel is extremely absorbent and feels super soft to the touch.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Your best bet is a poultice — a highly absorbent powder mixed with liquid suited to the stain.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Start by pressing the blooms between two absorbent pieces of paper and then flattening with a heavy book.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This product is absorbent enough to be worn on lighter flow days by itself or as a stylish backup on heavier days.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The absorbent foam head is made of aramid fiber, which is a material that is used in firefighters’ gear to protect the head from heat.
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The robe is lightweight, but highly absorbent, so feel free to use it for both lounging and post-shower snuggles.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Each is made from soft and absorbent cotton that’s machine-washable.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The latter is softer and more absorbent, made from flaky ice that is compressed into a pellet shape.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • Your Questions, Answered What kind of kitchen towel is most absorbent?
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Spun from 100 percent Turkish cotton, the towel is soft and absorbent.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 5 June 2023
  • Our tester was pleasantly surprised by how absorbent this powder is and said a little goes a long way.
    — Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022
  • Doing so activates the charcoal and preps it to be more absorbent, optimizing the Marsheepy bags to draw out all that funky odor.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 25 July 2023
  • Shock absorbent springs inside the pole can help absorb shock when walking downhill.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 27 July 2023
  • These extra-absorbent beach towels are made with a combo of velour and terry and won’t fade when exposed to pool chlorine.
    — Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2022

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