DIGESTION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

digestion

noun

Definition of digestion

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 process begins by crushing and grinding magnets before digestion and separation of base metals, including iron, manganese, aluminum, nickel, copper, and boron. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 Getting enough fiber helps keep your digestive system balanced, speeding up or slowing down digestion as needed. — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, HEALTH, 6 Sep. 2026 Natto contains probiotics and prebiotics which can help support the gut microbiome and digestion. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 Hall pointed to a 2023 study that looked at the digestion issues of nearly 89,000 Americans included in the National GI Survey II. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion

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Noun

Complex carbs with fiber slow digestion and sugar absorption, while protein and fat further delay digestion, helping to stabilize blood sugar.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Rather than maximizing absorption across the entire solar spectrum, researchers can tune the semiconductor’s bandgap toward the narrower spectrum of artificial light.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of absorption

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This theory is based on our understanding of the abilities of apes, as evidence suggest both chimpanzees and gorillas have gestural communication systems.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
Whether the China business can further develop these dimensions will depend on the local team’s understanding of individual city needs, as well as the ability of its stores and communities to consistently deliver high-quality experiences.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of understanding

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The road to cultural assimilation Centuries of devotion transformed San Gennaro into a symbol of Neapolitan identity.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026
Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone leaders say the pastor’s words attack their identity and echo past religious assimilation, spurring weekly demonstrations and new rules requiring outside ministries to seek tribal approval.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilation

Noun

The bloc has some key strengths, such as data center operating costs below the global average, mature manufacturing infrastructure, and rapid uptake of digital AI applications and clean energy.

— Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Employers are increasingly turning to the 401(k) playbook to boost their workers' uptake of health savings accounts.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of uptake

Noun

Investors seeking total return, which includes price appreciation and income, may want to stick with equities right now since bond yields are expected to move higher, said Rehling.

— Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
What distinguished their negotiations was that Kissinger and Zhou each established a true intellectual appreciation for the other as a partner.

— Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciation

Noun

Ossoff, seen as a potential 2028 contender, said geriatric politicians have little comprehension of AI technology.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Without that layer, the comprehension work falls back on humans, page after page, document after document, exception after exception.

— Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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