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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
The field of candidates is fluid, given that people are still digesting the redistricting, which was signed into law by DeSantis on May 4.
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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
San Antonio won, while a Wizards executive sat quietly in shock, digesting the misfortune.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 11 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
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
San Antonio won, while a Wizards executive sat quietly in shock, digesting the misfortune.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot and the assistants built into enterprise software are already fielding questions about your category, summarizing your reputation and recommending vendors on your behalf.—
Anisha Chawla,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Google is typically used for direct questions or transactions, while ChatGPT is used for summarizing information, making comparisons and drafting materials, Semrush said in an email to CNN.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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With their power ranking for the playoffs and their youth, the Diablos carried the profile of an underdog.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Justice Department lawyers asked Eaton to allow one or two of Scott’s deputies to appear in his place, arguing that as a high-ranking presidential appointee, the CBP chief could not be compelled to testify in court.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The latter provided her with a five- to 10-page document outlining resources and procedures and confirmed that the phenomenon is skyrocketing.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Instead, Villa spoke to Rogers’ representatives, explaining the plan and outlining their intentions to increase his pay.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This isn’t to say any of these teams would have challenged eventual champion LSU; the point is that distinguishing between teams 10 and 20 for inclusion in a 16-team CFP is virtually impossible.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The first distinguishing feature is the nature of the problem being attacked.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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In distributing these weak linkages throughout a material like polystyrene, the mechanophores split in two as a crack begins to propagate, successfully redirecting the crack and dissipating the destructive energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 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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And in his rookie season the opposing offense ran at him consistently, relegating him to a pass rusher.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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My brief time typing on the Aspire 18 AI left me with the impression of an unremarkable but perfectly competent typing feel.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Go directly to your bank's official website by typing the web address yourself.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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