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
Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The field of candidates is fluid, given that people are still digesting the redistricting, which was signed into law by DeSantis on May 4.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The market is also still digesting last week’s Marc Jacobs blockbuster, which has LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton selling the designer brand to WHP Global and producer G-III Apparel Group at a roughly $925 million valuation.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Also, an 11-month streak ended in March 1992 as the economy was digesting the other oil-price shock and a collapse in regional real estate, notably in California.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Postbiotics are the beneficial compounds probiotics create after digesting and fermenting food.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Whole-grain or sourdough toast adds fiber and slow-digesting carbs that stabilize blood sugar, while the protein in eggs further slows digestion, preventing energy crashes.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The field of candidates is fluid, given that people are still digesting the redistricting, which was signed into law by DeSantis on May 4.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The market is also still digesting last week’s Marc Jacobs blockbuster, which has LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton selling the designer brand to WHP Global and producer G-III Apparel Group at a roughly $925 million valuation.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Also, an 11-month streak ended in March 1992 as the economy was digesting the other oil-price shock and a collapse in regional real estate, notably in California.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Postbiotics are the beneficial compounds probiotics create after digesting and fermenting food.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Whole-grain or sourdough toast adds fiber and slow-digesting carbs that stabilize blood sugar, while the protein in eggs further slows digestion, preventing energy crashes.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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After all, despite the Packers classifying the left tackle competition as open this offseason, general manager Brian Gutekunst implied another player would have to do something significant this summer to unseat Walker in the starting lineup.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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At Thursday’s hearing, neither SpaceX nor US Space Force representatives showed up, likely because the military sidestepped the commission by classifying the Falcon 9 launches as a federal activity.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Samsung Phone Deal The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra features a gorgeous display that stays readable in direct sunlight, while next-level AI tricks genuinely save time, like summarizing calls or finding pet photos from vague voice commands.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Nov. 2025
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The sequence of events is complex, but worth summarizing for its audacity.—
Sean Patrick Cooper,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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But one team had its ranking affected, and the other didn’t.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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Delta won Business Travel News’ #1 ranking for the 15th consecutive year, achieving first place in all eleven categories.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Recently, booked passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas received an official notice outlining guidelines for cabin door decorations, according to the Cruise Hive blog.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Behind the scenes, Spatial Hearing AI listens to the 3D acoustic environment and maps the soundscape, isolating each source and distinguishing between multiple speakers, so that devices can respond adaptively, guided by the context of their surroundings.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The original combat variant, which the company is already producing, will now carry the designation CA-1KA (Kinetic Attack), distinguishing it from the new electronic warfare model.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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Hence, the firms distributing the shares will split approximately $646 million in fees.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Though the team attempted to dismiss the controversy with that response, Agrest noted that the statement did not include an apology for relegating the Spanish-language broadcasters in favor of their English-speaking counterparts.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Decades ago, two six-year-olds went missing for thirty-six hours, sparking a media frenzy that they had been briefly abducted by UFOs but eventually relegating them to a pop cultural punchline.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Human stenographers are often required to achieve 95% accuracy at typing speeds of up to 225 words per minute for five minutes, figures many current AI systems can’t match.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Avoid typing it into Google search, which could provide you with options that are fraudulent.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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