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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
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The classic green kiwi also contains an enzyme, actinidin, that helps the body digest protein, which could also assist in softening high-protein foods in the gut.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Global investors are digesting the market turmoil spurred by the US-Israeli war with Iran and subsequent conflict across the region.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But the sequin dress is easy-to-digest glamour.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The classic green kiwi also contains an enzyme, actinidin, that helps the body digest protein, which could also assist in softening high-protein foods in the gut.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Cymbiotika product is a long-lasting, easy-to-digest form of creatine that can be easily consumed straight from the packet.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2026
Global investors are digesting the market turmoil spurred by the US-Israeli war with Iran and subsequent conflict across the region.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
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In a statement on social media, the Department of Justice said the interview summaries -- known as FBI 302 reports -- were initially withheld from the January release of millions of pages of DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein because they were believed to be duplicative of other documents.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This bundle includes the Copilot AI add-on at a slight discount (normally $50 per person per month), which enables triage features, intelligent suggestions, summaries, transcriptions, translations, and more.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Lyman noted that the NRC has agreed to greatly restrict the scope of additional safety and security reviews for projects that have DOE authorizations.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Conducted a strategic review of the company’s contract portfolio that resulted in a $10 million savings.—
Mark Curriden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though classified as a software firm, Strategy has effectively transformed itself into a Bitcoin holding vehicle, financing large Bitcoin purchases through debt and equity issuance.—
Mariana Trujillo,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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Final thoughts If nothing else, Friday’s roundtable summarized the headwinds college sports are confronting and the various self-interests, egos and competing voices that make solutions so hard to come by.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Amazon Connect Health can generate notes from live conversations between doctors and patients; add billing, symptom and procedure codes; and summarize health data from existing medical records.—
Matt Day,
Bloomberg,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most coveted offensive player for a lot of teams might be former Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, ranked by Pro Football Focus as the fifth-best at his position and someone who improved his PFF grade in every season since entering the league five years ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Here are three stocks favored by some of Wall Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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But other bolt-holes stand out for giving the beds themselves extra attention, distinguishing them in some particularly charming or even surreal way (see beds carved out of literal ice).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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In early life, this tissue exposes developing immune cells to intestinal microbes, helping the body learn to distinguish between harmless symbionts and harmful pathogens.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the Jim Crow South of the 1940s and 50s, Austin’s Black citizens were relegated east of Interstate 35.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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They were relegated to National League South on the final day of last season.—
Ryan Brennan
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of the bikes are used in Metro’s Adopt A Bike Grant Program, which distributes them to those in need.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Burton notes that the foundation also distributes snack packs and other practical resources that address everyday needs students may encounter during the school day.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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