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 Traditional wool LCAs tally greenhouse gases, including methane from sheep digestion and nitrous oxide from manure and urine. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 This nutritional profile means sauerkraut may help promote healthier digestion, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system. — Amanda Doyle, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 When blood sugar levels reach a certain threshold, a cascade of hormonal responses tells the pancreas to release insulin, slow digestion, and put a hold on the breakdown of glucose stores. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 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
  • The tech tracks patterns over time rather than snapping random images, following frequency, consistency and shape to draw insights about hydration, digestion and nutrient absorption.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There is disquiet in the absorption that translation requires, the way the self enters another world at the possible expense of the current one.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • The pair came away from that incident, and more subtle slights (like having to wait 20 minutes to be seated in a mostly empty restaurant), with a better understanding of each other.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Price and Felton each took steps this offseason in their schematic understanding and trustworthiness as pass catchers.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
Noun
  • The program was part of a mid-century campaign that sought assimilation while eroding tribal sovereignty.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Most models don’t do data assimilation to actually build the best guess of reality.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • And the uptake of this software is growing like a weed, as the Codex figures show.
    — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If the pH gets too acidic, nitrogen uptake is greatly reduced, leading to a deficiency in the plant, even if there’s plenty of nitrogen in the potting soil.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • Consequently, Shin believes the won has significant room for appreciation moving forward.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly once said a return to roots kept her sane, and appreciation for music that felt like her bloodstream moved her deeply.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • So was this just a case of people lacking reading comprehension?
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Off the field, feedback is glowing regarding his mental comprehension and how his preparation translates to game day.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehension

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