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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
But before the regular season gets underway, Thomas is focused on digesting the Chiefs’ playbook and adjusting to life one week after being drafted.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Meanwhile, casein is a slow-digesting protein but provides a sustained release of amino acids into the blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 May 2026
The weekly stochastics are not overbought, and MSFT has been digesting its gains in a neutral consolidation phase.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Parents across the country are dealing with sticker shock after a weekend spent digesting admission prices at AAU tournaments from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of their wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of the roaches’ wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Meanwhile, casein is a slow-digesting protein but provides a sustained release of amino acids into the blood sugar.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 May 2026
The weekly stochastics are not overbought, and MSFT has been digesting its gains in a neutral consolidation phase.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Parents across the country are dealing with sticker shock after a weekend spent digesting admission prices at AAU tournaments from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of their wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
About 20 percent of the roaches’ wood-digesting enzyme activity happens in the hindgut, often with help from symbiotic microbes that break down cellulose.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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Rising costs already limit access to higher education for many, and recent federal policies incorrectly classifying nursing as a nonprofessional degree will only further restrict access to financing for nursing school applicants.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using all the evidence, TX Tax pulls together a report summarizing your property data, comparisons with similar homes nearby, and other pertinent details.—
Malarie Gokey,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Early generative AI tools accelerated discrete tasks—drafting text, summarizing documents, writing code, or answering customer questions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Christopher Cann Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said in a public address that a strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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An email obtained by the Herald shows that in January 2025, high-ranking Hialeah officials, including Lynskey, the city attorney and Bovo’s chief of staff, were in discussions with HSA on how to proceed with water payments, including whether the city should bill HSA for Steward’s overdue balances.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In past election cycles, candidates are given a slip of paper outlining the dual requirement.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The challenge is distinguishing imbalances rooted in fundamentals from those created by policy distortions.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Barrière’s distinguishing factor is its marketing, according to Davis-Urman, who has a background in fashion.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Instead of distributing the same braking pressure across all four wheels, the software continuously adjusts force at every corner of the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Valero, a multinational energy corporation with 15 refineries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, has flexibility in sourcing crude, refining products and distributing fuel.—
Robert Romano,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Clearly, the longer the conflict continues, the greater its impact will be, not just on the travel industry directly, but also because a global supply chain shortage will drive up the cost of living, relegating travel to a nice-to-have rather than a given this summer.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Lomax, after becoming chairman of the department of English, retaliates, assigning Stoner grueling teaching schedules and relegating him to teaching repetitive freshman composition and sophomore survey courses.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Across almost every major and profession, reports must be written, emails sent, ideas shared, and typing done.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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These systems evaluate device telemetry, typing rhythm, and spending velocity before a transaction ever settles.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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