The sponge quickly reabsorbs the spilled milk, leaving the counter almost dry.

The excess fluid was gradually reabsorbed by the surrounding tissues.

During healing, the cells are reabsorbing excess fluid to reduce swelling.

After the flood, the dry soil began to reabsorb the spilled rainwater more quickly than expected.

The surgeon chose a reabsorbable suture to minimize the need for a follow-up removal.

The surgeon explained that the reabsorbability of the scaffold material would determine how soon normal tissue could replace it.