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 Said to help with everything from digestion to headaches and sleep, foot reflexology is the most popular treatment. — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 Kiwi Light enough not to burden digestion, kiwi contains natural serotonin precursors and some research links it to faster sleep onset. — Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Asking viewers to contemplate childhood pain while monitoring digestion requires two kinds of attention that Duffield only intermittently brings together. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 This makes sourdough a preferable choice over other breads for those concerned with easier digestion and lower blood sugar spikes. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 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
  • Her devices included Onda’s Coolwaves technology for facial contouring, Lumenis radiofrequency for delicate areas, TriLift for facial muscle stimulation and Geneo ultrasound to enhance product absorption.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In recent skin-absorption studies, the FDA found that 1,4-dioxane can penetrate the skin in trace amounts, especially when applied as a lotion.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • Kim Hong-Cheol, the South Korean military official, said leaving the dispute over the military demarcation line unresolved would increase the risk of accidental clashes because troops from both sides act on their own understanding of the line.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Communications leaders can help organisations anticipate the expectations those decisions will need to meet, bringing an understanding of customer concerns and public trust into the discussion before commitments are made.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • Presented as a new 4K restoration, Ové’s Pressure follows Tony (Herbert Norville), who is caught between his Trinidadian parents’ aspirations for assimilation and his activist brother’s contempt for his racist new home.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
  • His youthful experiences of flight and cultural assimilation inform a great deal of his work, which centers themes of belonging, identity, and collective memory.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • That is equivalent to 58% of the working population, with adoption occurring four times faster than the uptake of mobile internet.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Chlorosis is associated with iron uptake typically resulting from high soil pH (alkaline soil).
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • Still, other voters expressed appreciation for the deluge of White House assistance.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Wednesday’s fan appreciation stuff was a swell gesture, as a start.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciation
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  • By definition, paraphrasing should be more than merely using synonyms to replace existing words, since doing so may not help with reader comprehension.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Scores in reading comprehension and mathematics have plunged, according to the latest PISA report, which evaluates students worldwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehension

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