The term 'absorbs, as a loss' can be solved by the crossword solutions 'eats', 'AMNESIA', and 'sops'. 'Eats' is a verb meaning to consume food or drink, while 'AMNESIA' is a condition in which a person has difficulty remembering past events. Finally, 'sops' is a noun referring to a piece of bread or other food that has been soaked in liquid. All three words can be used to describe the act of absorbing something, such as a loss, as they all involve taking something in.