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
Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance.
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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
When consuming sodas, fast-digesting carbohydrates and sugars cause the blood sugar to rise very quickly, Ludwig said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
China is still digesting a lot of challenges.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Black Beans May Better Support Blood Sugar Both bean varieties are slow-digesting carbohydrates that help prevent blood-sugar spikes after meals.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
As Washington was still digesting the election results on Thursday, a fund-raising e-mail came across the transom from Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democratic congresswoman who has emerged as one of the Party’s louder TV warriors.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
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
When consuming sodas, fast-digesting carbohydrates and sugars cause the blood sugar to rise very quickly, Ludwig said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
China is still digesting a lot of challenges.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Black Beans May Better Support Blood Sugar Both bean varieties are slow-digesting carbohydrates that help prevent blood-sugar spikes after meals.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
As Washington was still digesting the election results on Thursday, a fund-raising e-mail came across the transom from Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democratic congresswoman who has emerged as one of the Party’s louder TV warriors.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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Unlike an image-classifying neural network, a PINN doesn’t learn by studying external data.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft have faced multiple lawsuits for classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees, allowing the companies to avoid providing minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the days leading up to his sentencing hearing, Harris penned a letter to Judge White, summarizing his life as a tale of obstacles overcome, traumatic experiences and regret.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
8 Jan. 2026
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Massachusetts received a ‘B’ for telehealth access in 2025 from a new report from the Cicero Institute and Pioneer Institute breaking down state trends in telehealth policies — ranking the state above most but with room for improvement.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Given their elite showing during the regular season — holding foes to some of the lowest outputs in yards per game, points per game and EPA while also ranking among the leaders in sacks and takeaways — their goals seem realistic.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Bureau of Reclamation last week made public a 1,600-page behemoth of a document outlining five potential plans for managing the river after current regulations expire at the end of this year.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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In July and August, three draft decisions were issued by the Regulatory Authority outlining a strong PBR framework.—
Will Taylor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Jan. 2026
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To that point, Lee stressed the importance of city names preceding a team name as a distinguishing factor.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Presidents learn quickly the wisdom of distinguishing between an authoritarian regime and the people who suffer under its rule.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
2 Jan. 2026
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But legacy utilities such as SDG&E are still responsible for the costs associated with transmitting, distributing and delivering power across the region.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Experts question the legality and financial feasibility of distributing tariff revenue directly to citizens without congressional approval.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 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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The mom of two could be seen typing and looking animatedly at her screen, appearing shocked.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Speaking to gadgets is often faster than typing, but Amazon and Nirva also see their devices as another means to gather data that can provide insights about a user’s life, though doing so will surely raise privacy concerns.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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