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Definition of reabsorb

reabsorb

/ˌriːəbˈzɔːrb/
re · ab · sorb
Adjective:reabsorptive
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Past Simple:reabsorbed
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Past Participle:reabsorbed
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Present Participle:reabsorbing
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• verb

1

To absorb again, especially of a biological organism, organ, or tissue taking back fluids, nutrients, or structures that were previously produced, secreted, or formed.

Example

"The kidneys filter the blood and reabsorb essential water and electrolytes back into the bloodstream."

2

To reintegrate or incorporate a person, group, department, or resource back into a larger whole, organization, or society.

Example

"After the temporary task force completed its investigation, the parent agency moved to reabsorb the staff into their original departments."

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• Rhymes for reabsorb

• Nearby Words

razorwire
razz
re
reabsorb
reaccelerate
reaccept
reacclimate

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reabsorb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reabsorb
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