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Rugs absorb sound.

It's a lot of information to absorb all at once.

I tried to absorb as much of local culture as possible.

Trees give off oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.

This paper does not absorb ink.

U.S. researchers assembled carbon nanotubes to create the world's blackest substance, able to absorb over 99 percent of light that hits it.

You must use uncooked rice; and it will absorb all of the water.

Smith’s real power comes from his ability to absorb memories and power from his victims.

If something absorbs colours, it appears black.

24 trees can absorb a household’s emissions of CO2.

I only absorbed half the information as I was rather tired.

Sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly and provides the body with energy.

Janice was so absorbed in her book, she didn’t even look up when Paul entered the room.

Being absorbed in watching a new TV show she didn't hear her husband come in.

My grandfather still endeavors to absorb new ideas.

famine and genocide threaten to engulf nation

The flames rapidly engulfed the house; Northern areas of the country were engulfed by/in a snowstorm last night; The war is threatening to engulf the entire region; Floodwaters engulfed midwestern farmlands.

The wolf cubs hungrily devoured the deer's meat. The flames quickly devoured the building. She loves to read - she devours one book after another. He was devoured by jealousy/hatred.

The vet was happy to see the terrier devour the dog food

to devour sb with one's eyes

He was an avid reader and could devour a book in one sitting.

Kelsier settled back, leaning against the hovel's wooden wall and watching the people devour their food.

We are rapidly devouring the natural resources of the planet.

And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.

She was a bookworm, she used to devour books.

Fire silently devoured Miss Maudie’s house.

However, I can't help noticing, at this moment, that at first glance it seems inevitable that the shark will devour the man.

I will devour you little girl.

gobble up eat something very quickly