reabsorb

verb

re·​ab·​sorb ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯrb How to pronounce reabsorb (audio)
-ˈzȯrb
reabsorbed; reabsorbing; reabsorbs

transitive verb

: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)
sugars reabsorbed in the kidney
also : resorb sense 2

Examples of reabsorb in a Sentence

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Certain receptors in the kidneys reabsorb it and return it to the bloodstream instead of clearing it through urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 With many depressive disorders, SSRIs work by preventing cells from quickly reabsorbing the hormone serotonin. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 The tablet then reabsorbs those pesticides, preventing them from going down the drain. — Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 In the past, these workers might eventually have been reabsorbed into the workforce during stronger labor markets. — Michael Collins, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reabsorb

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reabsorb was in 1720

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reabsorb

transitive verb
re·​ab·​sorb ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb How to pronounce reabsorb (audio)
: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)
sugars reabsorbed in the kidney
also : resorb
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