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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
Global investors are digesting the market turmoil spurred by the US-Israeli war with Iran and subsequent conflict across the region.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The fall/winter 2026 season has drawn to a close in London, and the Vogue team is busy digesting four days’ worth of hair and beauty inspiration.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Arguably, the world is still digesting the after-shocks of the social media revolution before a new printing press-like invention is upon us.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Welcome Insiders to another weekly mailer with all the industry news that needs digesting.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The bottom line Silver mining stocks can offer leveraged exposure to silver's upside, but that leverage cuts both ways, especially in a market that's still digesting dramatic price swings and mixed economic signals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Like Martin, Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi still was digesting the news Tuesday morning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
That is where the Broncos sit today, uncomfortably digesting how Sean Payton’s decision to go for it in the second quarter cost Denver a chance to go to its ninth Super Bowl.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
The fall/winter 2026 season has drawn to a close in London, and the Vogue team is busy digesting four days’ worth of hair and beauty inspiration.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Arguably, the world is still digesting the after-shocks of the social media revolution before a new printing press-like invention is upon us.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Welcome Insiders to another weekly mailer with all the industry news that needs digesting.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
The bottom line Silver mining stocks can offer leveraged exposure to silver's upside, but that leverage cuts both ways, especially in a market that's still digesting dramatic price swings and mixed economic signals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Like Martin, Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi still was digesting the news Tuesday morning.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
That is where the Broncos sit today, uncomfortably digesting how Sean Payton’s decision to go for it in the second quarter cost Denver a chance to go to its ninth Super Bowl.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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The industry says classifying EWA as a loan could have the perverse effect of sending consumers back to higher-cost, risky alternatives such as payday loans or pawn shops by imposing unnecessary restrictions, such as mandatory fees, interest charges and credit reporting requirements.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Still unanswered, too, is why the allegations were included in a Justice Department slide presentation last year summarizing the cases against Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Goldberg said, summarizing why her name appears alongside Behar's in the documents.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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But high-ranking officials have offered statements dripping with obscurity.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Chávez earned his ticket to the Paralympics last November after skiing fast enough at a competition in Norway to place him at the ranking necessary to directly qualify for the Winter Games in Milan.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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The department also has launched a new web page outlining immigrants’ rights during encounters with law enforcement.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Lake County Convention Center is another step closer to being built after the Gary Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance outlining the city’s involvement in the project’s financing.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 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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Every building has distinguishing characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Griffin knew, however, that Girardi was not distributing those funds as required by Durkin’s order over those eight months, the plea agreement states.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Instead of cramming huge amounts of fiber into one meal, fiberlayering emphasizes distributing fiber steadily across the day and pulling it from a wide range of whole foods.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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James Borrego had been utilizing a big lineup, relegating Jeremiah Fears to a reserve role, but Fears played 30 minutes in each of the past two contests.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Embracing those expectations rather than fighting them, Kok extended her two-year-plus unbeaten streak at her sport’s shortest distance Sunday, adding a gold medal and the Olympic record to her world mark, beating Jackson head-to-head in the final heat and relegating Leerdam to the silver.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The driver returned to the car after the cops drove away and began typing on his phone to communicate with Miller, who did not speak Spanish.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Find your nearest one by typing in your zip code online.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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