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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting
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as in review
a shortened version of a written work
on the ballot there will be a digest of the proposed law that is to be submitted for voter approval
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as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
this volume digests the state's laws regarding drugs and alcohol for easy reference by local authorities
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages
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Recent Examples of digest
Kriston Capps, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
SentryWorld has been a staple in the top 100 list of public courses and currently sits at 49th according to golf digest.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Your gut does more than just digest food.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest.
—Kriston Capps, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
SentryWorld has been a staple in the top 100 list of public courses and currently sits at 49th according to golf digest.
—Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The moves adds to weeks of dramatic ups and downs as investors have tried to digest the almost daily swings between war and peace.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Your gut does more than just digest food.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The new law said certain projects in urban areas of the state do not need to undergo a CEQA review and was pitched as a way to help prevent opponents of development projects across the state from trying to slow down and ultimately defeat housing plans.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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As of January 2026, there were 19 federal lawsuits challenging the platform’s legality, according to a review by NPR.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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His athletic metrics rank among some of the best in recent years.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dugger was ranked as the 365th-best overall prospect by ESPN and was tabbed as the 25th-best linebacker in a New York Times special draft section.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At times, the line between Blue Hills and McCrory’s political office became difficult to distinguish.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Qualifying for the Champions League could boost revenue by a few hundred million; being relegated could cost a team an equal (or much greater) amount.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The club was relegated in 2019, the first time in 68 years.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same survey was distributed April 8 to attendees of a community meeting at Markham courthouse, which drew more than 100 attendees in person and online, according to the county.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind the scenes, the hotel team reduces food waste through a number of initiatives, including distributing unused food to those in need through partnerships with local associations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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