Answer: absorbs
AnswerCrossword Clue
ABSORBSSponges
absorbsABSORB, to gather and hold another substance within, compare ADSORB, SORB, DESORB
absorbsTake control of (a smaller or less powerful entity), making it a part of oneself by assimilation
absorbsTake up and reduce the effect or intensity of (sound or an impact)
absorbsEngross the attention of (someone)
absorbsUse or take up (time or resources)
absorbsTake in and assimilate (information, ideas, or experience)
absorbsTake in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually
ABSORBSWhat a sponge does
ABSORBSWhat a paper towel does
ABSORBSDoesn't merely listen to
ABSORBSRivets
ABSORBSSucks up
ABSORBSLearns
ABSORBSTakes in
ABSORBSOccludes
ABSORBSTakes up
ABSORBSTakes up one's full attention.
ABSORBSEngrosses.
ABSORBSEngrosses wholly.
ABSORBSEngages fully
ABSORBSSponges up
ABSORBSSops up
ABSORBSAssumes, as costs
ABSORBSWorks like a sponge
ABSORBSPicks up
ABSORBSSoaks up
ABSORBSAssimilates