digestion

noun

Definition of digestionnext
as in absorption
the process or act of thinking over and trying to understand (something) digestion of a news report

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Recent Examples of digestion Lemon balm could improve mental health, digestion, and cold sore treatment. — Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 July 2026 Aim to eat your first meal at a steady time shortly after waking, and wrap up food a couple of hours before bed so digestion does not interfere with sleep quality. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026 According to a small study, lemon juice may increase stomach acid, facilitating the efficient digestion of starches. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026 Chicory root fiber can support sleep by improving gut health, stabilising blood sugar and aiding digestion, which may cut down on nighttime awakenings. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
  1. absorption
  2. understanding
  3. assimilation
  4. uptake
  5. appreciation
  6. comprehension
Noun
  • Supplements may help people with limited diets or absorption issues, but most adults can hit their targets by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 23 July 2026
  • What has changed is the depth of private-sector shock absorption sitting between bad news and a central bank response.
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • For the Cahen d’Anvers, patronage and assimilation into France’s Third Republic go hand in hand.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Amid shrinking recognition, the Tibetan exile community also faces a brain drain to the West, where assimilation dilutes their culture.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • Leaders who want to encourage greater uptake of flexible work arrangements for the benefit of staff wellbeing should role model working flexibly and be conscious of any favoritism shown to employees who are visibly present.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • While this may slow water uptake, plants still need adequate soil moisture.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • In June, Nehemiah became the humane society's first volunteer to reach the 100-hour milestone, and the Jacksonville Humane Society presented him with a certificate to show its appreciation for his efforts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • An official connected to a token might benefit from trading fees, licensing agreements, token appreciation, governance rights, or additional demand created by political exposure.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • In the view of the writer Amitav Ghosh, one subject especially threatens to elude fiction’s comprehension.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Research from Anthropic suggests that AI can improve task completion speed, but overreliance may reduce comprehension and retention.
    — Ryan McMillen, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of comprehension

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