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a component of a vehicle's suspension system designed to absorb and dampen the shock impulses transmitted from the road surface
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The shock absorber in the car helps to minimize the impact of bumps on the road.
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I need to replace the shock absorber on my bike, it's making a weird noise.
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Dude, that new skateboard has some sick shock absorbers, it rides so smooth.
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Learning to cope with failure is like having a good shock absorber for life's ups and downs.