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
The microbiome is known to affect our immune system, digestion and even potentially our brains.
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Joseph Kim,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for digestion
Joseph Kim,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
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The best ones pull me into a state of total absorption, back to the way reading felt in childhood.
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.
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Wednesday's comments position Emmer further to the right on Somali assimilation compared to a decade ago.
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How much of the story is meant to address the general struggle of immigration and cultural assimilation, and how much is just a specific narrative about a specific man?
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The Times reported that uptake of the vaccine had fallen to just 40% after the mandate was dropped, down from what would have been close to 100% based on the previous requirements.
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Legal analysts and oncology groups have argued Kennedy’s years of rhetoric against the vaccine have already contributed to depressed uptake, particularly in conservative-leaning states where HPV coverage lagged even before pandemic disruptions.
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At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians.
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Furthermore, modeling vulnerability and continuous learning builds trust, while honoring small, often unseen acts of appreciation fosters connection.
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Before Right to Read, DiIorio said, Stratford’s screening regimen was much more focused on comprehension.
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On the question of whether animators should calibrate their work for global comprehension from the outset, all three jury members pushed back against overt calculation.
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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