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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
Rich in slow-digesting protein, cottage cheese is a surprising star in blended desserts like ice cream and cheesecake filling.
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Proteins are the workhorses of the human body, responsible for everything from digesting food to fighting infections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Investors are digesting the latest updates on trade and the economy.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Repurpose long interviews into snappy Q&As and create mini explanatory product videos—these tactics can really help subliminally disseminate messaging when target personas are proactively digesting content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s evidence that people can be healthy without milk; two-thirds of the world has trouble digesting lactose, after all.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The Surya model was trained on an enormous data set, digesting images 10 times larger than on standard AI training data.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Before race day, grab a PB crunch toast topped with banana and honey for quick-digesting carbs or an açai bowl made with coconut water for some extra hydration.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Proteins are the workhorses of the human body, responsible for everything from digesting food to fighting infections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Macrophages, immune cells that live in our tissues, are responsible for engulfing and digesting bacteria, dead and damaged cells, and harmful invaders like cancer cells.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
Investors are digesting the latest updates on trade and the economy.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Repurpose long interviews into snappy Q&As and create mini explanatory product videos—these tactics can really help subliminally disseminate messaging when target personas are proactively digesting content.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s evidence that people can be healthy without milk; two-thirds of the world has trouble digesting lactose, after all.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The Surya model was trained on an enormous data set, digesting images 10 times larger than on standard AI training data.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Before race day, grab a PB crunch toast topped with banana and honey for quick-digesting carbs or an açai bowl made with coconut water for some extra hydration.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Students were encouraged to learn civics through memorizing, reciting, summarizing and applying information, rather than through analyzing and evaluating information, investigating civic issues or engaging in civic action projects.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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Companies are increasingly using AI to assist with daily tasks like summarizing meetings and drafting reports.—
JJ Rosen,
Nashville Tennessean,
12 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub factored in 30 component into their ranking such as; gas prices, annual hours in traffic per driver, auto-repair shops per capita, and car theft rate.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Minneapolis has a large number of senior centers and recreation centers, ranking eighth in the nation for the availability of those resources.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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The 22-page document outlining the allegations and charges against Judge Bronwyn Miller, a former prosecutor and current judge on Miami’s 3rd District Court of Appeal, was filed Thursday evening with the Florida Supreme Court.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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As the industry geared up to gather in Venice, the Senate Committee passed a draft law outlining a voluntary certification system for brands’ pipeline across all tiers of subcontracting, aimed at ensuring legality and traceability throughout, as reported.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Skye herself has almost no distinguishing characteristics besides her fragile state and propensity for terrible decisions, especially as the investigation around her boyfriend’s death kicks into gear.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her nonprofit, the Health Freedom Defense Fund, is now distributing model legislation and a how-to guide, with talking points to persuade legislators.—
Audrey Dutton,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Zegna ventured into new territory by producing and distributing all of Ford’s men’s and women’s fashion and accessories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes’ connections with Tyquan Thornton secured the victory, relegating New York to their first 0-3 season since 2021.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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But because so much of modern life happens in front of us — sitting, driving, typing — these muscles often become underused and weak.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Tuberculosis ravaged his body, and typing thousands of words a day only weakened him further.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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