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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
There will be a mental component, then, to digesting that loss and moving on to the next item on the Mountain West menu.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Capital One is still digesting Discover.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In Tatoi, the atmosphere that cold February day reflected the political tension of a Greece still digesting the end of its monarchy—in fact, Queen Sofia was required to secure special permission from the Greek government for the burial, which only allowed the family six hours for the services.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Ram’s head or serpent still digesting its last meal?
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Beans contain oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate chain made up of simple sugars that our bodies have trouble digesting.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Are Americans sort of digesting that?
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
China is still digesting a lot of challenges.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Capital One is still digesting Discover.
—Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In Tatoi, the atmosphere that cold February day reflected the political tension of a Greece still digesting the end of its monarchy—in fact, Queen Sofia was required to secure special permission from the Greek government for the burial, which only allowed the family six hours for the services.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Ram’s head or serpent still digesting its last meal?
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Beans contain oligosaccharides, a type of carbohydrate chain made up of simple sugars that our bodies have trouble digesting.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Are Americans sort of digesting that?
—CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
China is still digesting a lot of challenges.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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The Cook County medical examiner’s office determined Friday both people died from a gunshot wound to the head, classifying one death a homicide and the other a suicide.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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In January, Mylius and colleagues released a tool that enhances the AI Incident Database by using a language model to parse the news reports associated with each incident, before classifying them by type of harm and severity.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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Some users asked Claude to complete tasks end-to-end, such as translating text and summarizing documents, while others worked with the system iteratively, using it to draft, refine or explore ideas alongside human judgment.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Health Department would publish an annual report summarizing the findings.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
22 Jan. 2026
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Press finished her national team career with 155 appearances, ranking ninth all-time in goals scored (64) and 12th in assists (43).—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Murray and Watson are both averaging over 36 minutes since Jokic’s injury, ranking top-12 in the league.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Instead of simply outlining Eminem’s life, his fans play a large role in sharing what his music has meant to them throughout the decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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As previously reported by the Daily News, the USDOT sent a letter to the Gateway Development Commission and the MTA last month, outlining changes to its contracting practices that would be required to restore funding.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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By distinguishing between temporary and irreversible material changes, the new monitoring method provides a great basis for improving the tests.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Creating a dedicated deck for intimate meals—including formal five-course dinners prepared by the boat’s Ecuadorian chef with an all-inclusive wine and spirits menu—was central to distinguishing Hermes’s offering.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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The San Diego Air Pollution Control District launched the program in 2024, distributing over 10,000 purifiers to local residents.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Markiplier, who boasts 73 million followers across digital platforms, including 38 million subscribers on Youtube, is also self-distributing the film.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comedy has been in short supply in theaters over the last few years, with studios largely relegating the genre to streamers.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Dec. 2025
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The new partnership makes up 108 seats in the 200-seat lower house of parliament, relegating the four center-right parties of the pro-Western government led by previous Prime Minister Petr Fiala to the opposition.—
Karel Janicek,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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What wants to come out of your mouth or your typing fingers could have consequences, wait at least a few hours until feelings settle.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Instead of typing on her computer keyboard during the exam, Urban's primary care physician at the Penn Internal Medicine practice in Media, Pennsylvania, had an ambient artificial intelligence scribe take notes.—
Michelle Andrews,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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