Synonyms of digesting

digesting

verb

present participle of digest

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• classifying
• ranking
• distinguishing
• distributing
• relegating
• typing
• grouping
• separating
• sorting
• categorizing
• placing
• grading
• identifying
• filing
• codifying
• organizing
• recognizing
• listing
• assorting
• ranging
• pegging
• classing
• compartmentalizing
• referring
• disposing
• ordering
• cataloging
• compartmenting
• systematizing
• breaking down
• culling
• alphabetizing
• sifting
• indexing
• marshaling
• arraying
• sieving
• winnowing
• regrouping
• drawing up
• shelving
• reclassifying
• clumping
• screening
• pigeonholing
• clustering
• setting
• colligating
• recategorizing
• subcategorizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scrambling
• mixing (up)
• lumping
• confusing
• jumbling
• disarranging
• misclassifying
• mistyping
• missorting

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizing
• outlining
• consolidating
• recapitulating
• encapsulating
• recapping
• briefing
• abstracting
• condensing
• synopsizing
• summing up
• reprising
• epitomizing
• wrapping up
• boiling down
• curtailing
• shortening
• abridging
• downsizing
• shrinking
• cutting back
• concentrating
• simplifying
• streamlining
• decocting
• essentializing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extending
• prolonging
• lengthening
• supplementing
• elongating
• expanding
• amplifying
• protracting
• enlarging (on or upon)
• elaborating (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of digesting

From digesting the new scheme to learning his new teammates and his new place, Porter’s last month has been nothing short of a whirlwind. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Their mix of protein, fiber, and slow-digesting carbohydrates helps support steady energy and a sense of fullness. — Brianna Tobritzhofer, HEALTH, 21 Oct. 2026

Almond butter on sourdough Almond butter’s healthy fats, paired with a slow-digesting carbohydrate, keep blood sugar stable until morning. — Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

See, the thing that fungi are very good at is breaking up rocks and digesting these hard-to-access minerals. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

That’s because organisms have evolved a handful of ways to catalyze the break-up of peptide bonds, which have diversified into countless specialized protein-digesting enzymes. — ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Investors are digesting a range of concerns that are shaking sentiment around AI. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Cottage cheese also contains casein, a slow-digesting protein that may help keep you satisfied throughout the night. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

For Princess Diana’s brother, digesting Kristen Stewart’s 2021 movie Spencer was presumably about as difficult as eating a bowl of pearls. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2026