1
as in classifying
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 summarizing
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 digesting
Investors are also digesting comments by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday, who said the central bank must take Japan’s low real rates into account when setting policy.
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Justina Lee, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of their wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of the roaches’ wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Sweeteners like sugar, maple syrup, or jam boost the meal's overall carb content and add fast-digesting carbohydrates that can lead to a quicker rise in blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
One contained fast-digesting carbohydrate (corn syrup); the other, slow-digesting carbohydrate (corn starch).
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
This slowly digesting form of starch, found in legumes, passes to the colon mostly undigested, where it's fermented into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The mother plant encourages this fracture by killing and partly digesting the cells where the mature fruits attach to her stalk.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Justina Lee, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of their wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of the roaches’ wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Sweeteners like sugar, maple syrup, or jam boost the meal's overall carb content and add fast-digesting carbohydrates that can lead to a quicker rise in blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
One contained fast-digesting carbohydrate (corn syrup); the other, slow-digesting carbohydrate (corn starch).
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
This slowly digesting form of starch, found in legumes, passes to the colon mostly undigested, where it's fermented into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The mother plant encourages this fracture by killing and partly digesting the cells where the mature fruits attach to her stalk.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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By classifying sports betting as a public health issue and imposing rigid federal standards, the proposal also significantly limits the autonomy of the states, which have been primarily responsible for the legalization and regulation of this sector since 2018.—
Cláudia Nunes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Alejandro Boyco, a researcher at the Institute of Peruvian Studies, said the Senate will appoint and sanction high-ranking officials, including the country’s ombudsman, Constitutional Court members and some central bank directors.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Engel served as ranking member and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the final years of his tenure.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The house was partially framed, with Eastern white pine outlining the shape of the rooms.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Last week, interim CEO King sent a memo outlining her concerns to the Chicago Board of Education.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Experts emphasize the importance of distinguishing between a true buffalo hump and other conditions.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For example, they might be classified by the number of rulers, thus distinguishing government by one (as in a monarchy or a tyranny) from government by the few (in an aristocracy or oligarchy) and from government by the many (as in a democracy).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The joint-agency investigation led law enforcement to the 500 block of Sheridan Avenue, which led to the charging of five men with possessing and distributing drugs.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though Coca-Cola owns its formulas − just like its closest competitor, Pepsi − it's not known for distributing drinks.—
Mariah Franklin,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In fairness to Wyle, going all in on a night-shift season would turn The Pitt into an entirely different show, and relegating it to a spinoff would probably mean getting less night shift on The Pitt proper and no one wants that.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boomer Esiason, the 1988 NFL MVP, was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Jets in 1993, relegating Nagle to a reserve role.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The keyboard has retro-style round and raised keypads to make typing with long nails easier.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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She’s hunched over her computer, typing away furiously, the echo of her keystrokes bouncing around the compact space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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