digested

verb

past tense of digest
1
as in classified
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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2
as in summarized
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 digested Small intestine The stomach gradually releases partially digested food into the small intestine. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Teff also contains amylose, a complex carbohydrate (starch) that is digested slowly. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that doesn’t get digested by our bodies. — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 When food is digested slowly, glucose is released more gradually into the bloodstream, preventing a significant spike in blood sugar levels after eating. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 June 2026 Demand extended into Thursday as investors digested the firm commitment made by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to bring inflation down to target. — David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 19 June 2026 Once swallowed, however, they can't be digested and are the perfect size to become lodged in the intestines. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 My favorite artists detailed and singular in its voice, therefore it can’t be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 June 2026 Bond markets were taking a breather following Monday's session, which saw Treasury yields tick higher as investors digested another stronger-than-expected employment print. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digested
  1. classified
  2. summarized
  3. ranked
  4. outlined
  5. grouped
  6. distinguished
  7. distributed
  8. typed
Verb
  • In turn, this will help guide conservation efforts for this species, which is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature—one step up from endangered.
    — Douglas Main, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • Tax preparers are classified as financial institutions under federal law and are required to evaluate the security practices of their vendors and their environments.
    — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
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  • For musical theater historians, this shift could be summarized as a handoff from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim, whose postmodern cynicism and fractured narratives better match the tenor of the times.
    — Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 July 2026
  • One guest summarized what went wrong with what was supposed to be the wedding of the year.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of summarized
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  • Now, Manchester attracts more overseas investment than any British city outside London and is ranked among Europe’s top 15 cities for investment, according to EY and Invest Manchester, a regional agency.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • But a little more than a year later, the Argentine hot spot that was ranked on Latin America’s 50 Best restaurant list has abruptly closed.
    — Connie Ogle July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of ranked
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  • Neither Becerra nor his Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, have outlined exactly what their telework policy would be, but unions have petitioned the candidates to adopt more generous rules for state employees’ remote work.
    — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Secret Service officials on Tuesday outlined major security modifications to the White House perimeter, including removing swords from statues and replacing temporary fencing with permanent access control measures.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of outlined
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  • The names are intermixed rather than grouped geographically, suggesting the indivisibility of Greater Hungary despite modern borders.
    — Brett R. Chloupek, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
  • El Salvador has made this form of collective trials possible under a July 2023 reform of its criminal code, which allows for those detained under the state of emergency to be grouped according to their gangs or territories.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of grouped
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  • The yachts are distinguished by a new sculptural hull form featuring an intersection of creases that create a subtle triangle motif reminiscent of the delta symbol.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • Organizers of the rally distinguished that the rally will be peaceful.
    — Rachel Royster July 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of distinguished
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  • The affected products were distributed in Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Further, advanced electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy were used to confirm that the coatings were perfectly and uniformly distributed over the electrolyte powder surfaces.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of distributed
Verb
  • The questions arrive unfiltered, typed late at night or between meetings, with nobody to perform for.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There are some stories in there that are typed eight-pagers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
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