as in absorption
the process or act of thinking over and trying to understand (something)
digestion of a news report
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Recent Examples of digestion
Her recipes focus on whole-body wellness, including improving blood sugar, digestion, hydration, metabolism and fatty acid balance.
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Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This gel-like soluble fiber slows digestion, helps steady blood sugar levels, and keeps you feeling full.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
From early theories of digestion to the discovery of the laws of thermodynamics, this is the story of how diverse thinkers have long felt an appetite for sunlight.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Adding protein and healthy fats helps slow digestion and support a more balanced blood sugar response.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
This gel-like soluble fiber slows digestion, helps steady blood sugar levels, and keeps you feeling full.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
From early theories of digestion to the discovery of the laws of thermodynamics, this is the story of how diverse thinkers have long felt an appetite for sunlight.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Adding protein and healthy fats helps slow digestion and support a more balanced blood sugar response.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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The body also becomes less efficient at absorption with age.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fiber, paired with protein, keeps things moving and also helps with protein absorption.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lack of humility, a lack of dignity, a lack of understanding of the world, a lack of embracing other perspectives.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Essentially, the Patriots are adding a bunch of elite athletes with the understanding and confidence that their coaching staff will get the most out of them.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Readers on the ninth and 10th presidents, and the assimilation bargain.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The truth is, the United States has always been doing pretty well on this cultural assimilation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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In low- and middle-income countries, rates of booster uptake had fallen below 1%, even among high-risk groups.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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More roots mean more water and nutrient uptake, leading to healthy growth.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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The night started with bowling, heartfelt speeches from Pollack, and reunions between old and new friends alike, all underscored with a deep appreciation for the cause.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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After eliminating the Hawks, his tone was one of appreciation — directed at Quin Snyder.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Although research suggests that elementary teachers should focus on helping students learn the sounds of speech, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension strategies, there is little evidence on how well these skills are packaged into the textbooks used in classrooms.—
Shawn Datchuk,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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And that’s okay, because everybody has their cultural references and everybody looks for a shortcut in the comprehension of what something might be.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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