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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
Instead, what really appears to be happening is yet another cautionary tale about AI digesting incorrect information and parroting it back to users uncritically.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
In Asia, investors are also digesting MSCI’s recent moves on Indonesia and South Korea.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 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.
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Will Stone,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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.
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Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
In Asia, investors are also digesting MSCI’s recent moves on Indonesia and South Korea.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digesting
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About a week before Illinois passed its law classifying prediction markets as sports betting operators, the CFTC proposed new rulemaking that lays out how the commission would manage its exclusive control over regulating these markets.
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The British meteorological service has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in the days forward, classifying the coming wave as a risk to life.
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Given the monumental task of parsing through all of this information, Lenovo is relying heavily on AI to get the job done both for summarizing data and for coding the infrastructure of the entire operation.
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Tasks such as reviewing documents, summarizing materials, reconciling reports, and preparing educational materials can increasingly be streamlined with AI tools.
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Here’s more on the true crime genre, and a list of high-ranking true crime podcasts for June 2026.
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Plaintiffs counter that Carr likely exchanged messages with Musk or other high-ranking DOGE officials.
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Kostyukevich called Sit to get information on what happened, according to a court document outlining what information would be addressed at trial, known as a trial brief.
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Although the petition against the fireworks was not started by the nonprofit, the group shares concerns about the event and sent a letter to officials last month outlining the harms caused by the fireworks.
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One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
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As EltaMD’s hero product, the UV Clear sunscreen has a seal of approval from Brooke Shields and the Kardashians, distinguishing itself from the crowd based on a few key attributes.
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Large volunteer service stations there feed pilgrims, Zaidi said, adding that distributing food and drink is one of the most universal practices.
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So far, experts in extremism have tracked Young Columbia members' activity in Wisconsin and Illinois, where young women have been documented distributing propaganda and meeting up with male Youth Club members.
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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.
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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.
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Fraud checks looked for human-like mouse movements or typing patterns.
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Instead of one scammer typing out sloppy messages from a laptop, this setup worked more like a criminal software business.
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“Digesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digesting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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