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

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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

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Recent Examples of digesting Traders are digesting a Fed meeting and outlook that signals interest rates will remain on hold, or could even be raised, to combat resurgent inflation. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 This vast ecosystem of bacteria and microorganisms within our intestines shapes our health in profound ways that go well beyond digesting food — our immune system, mood, cognition, metabolism and much more. — Will Stone, NPR, 22 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 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 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. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026 In Asia, investors are also digesting MSCI’s recent moves on Indonesia and South Korea. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Instead, what really appears to be happening is yet another cautionary tale about AI digesting incorrect information and parroting it back to users uncritically. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
  1. classifying
  2. summarizing
  3. ranking
  4. outlining
  5. distinguishing
  6. distributing
  7. relegating
  8. typing
Verb
  • The legislation, which Gribbin advocated for, authorizes the warnings by classifying a shark attack as an event for which an emergency alert can be issued.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of classifying
Verb
  • Why Lawrence, Kansas ranks high The article goes into the history of Lawrence, summarizing the establishment of the town by abolitionists, political violence, and being a stop for the Underground Railroad.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • These tools may be useful for summarizing investment reports, organizing committee materials, comparing fees, drafting meeting notes or reviewing vendor materials.
    — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of summarizing
Verb
  • No two suburbs are alike, but several cities in this ranking share some features in common, like proximity to water and higher education.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
    — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Verb
  • The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of outlining
Verb
  • The region’s altitude and cold nights help preserve acidity and aromatics in the wines, distinguishing Amyndeon from Greece’s warmer coastal and island appellations.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The motion detection is smart, too, distinguishing among people, pets, and vehicles, which reduces false alerts.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of distinguishing
Verb
  • William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.
    — Dominic Chu, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Definition of relegating
Verb
  • Customers are no longer only typing short keywords into Google and choosing from a list of links.
    — Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In addition to typing his messages, Anthony also audio chats with the AI bot.
    — Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
Definition of typing

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