DIGESTION Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

digestion

noun

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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 This suggests their rallies are overextended, enhancing overbought conditions from the weekly stochastics, and therein increasing the likelihood of a pullback or digestion phase. —

Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026 Oral versions of these drugs need to be given in much higher doses than injectable versions to withstand digestion. —

Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026 Adequate hydration will help keep stool soft and support comfortable digestion, says Allen. —

Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 In other words, if your body is working hard to break down a meal before bed, Sarkar points out that food and subsequent digestion can lead to gut motility (food moving through the GI tract) and insulin secretion—both of which can mess with your sleep. —

Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion

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This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Pairing your iron-rich foods with vitamin C and boiling the veggies before eating may help promote absorption of the iron in the intestines.

— Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026