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 Protein and fat slow digestion and further moderate how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026 The cruciferous vegetables are low in calories and rich in fiber and antioxidants, supporting digestion and overall health. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 28 Sep. 2026 Tirzepatide, on the other hand, works to curb appetite, slow digestion, and improve the insulin response by mimicking hormones in the gut, known as incretins. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Elephants were also reported to use several plants in the genus Dombeya to aid digestion and soften their droppings, and to feed calves another plant to boost their appetite. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion

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Naturalizer is all about creating supportive footwear, which is why the Huntley features REZORB responsive cushioning for shock absorption and impact protection for sneaker-level comfort.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Indeed, most people seemed to use the panels as a chance to sit quietly and reply to emails or put the final touches on a working paper, only emerging from their absorption when a specific presentation piqued their curiosity.

— Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of absorption

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Reports of Muse sharing a user’s home address with a prospective buyer and accessing private messages despite the user’s understanding of permissions illustrate those concerns.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
And over time, interest from generalists in understanding and treating opioid use disorder does appear to have increased, Bagley said.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Repeatedly, the novel feints from social debates about education and therefore about power, money, and assimilation.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
The road to cultural assimilation Centuries of devotion transformed San Gennaro into a symbol of Neapolitan identity.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilation

Noun

As systems become more autonomous, the central challenge is whether humanity can build the collective capacity to remain in control of machines whose reasoning, speed and reach may increasingly exceed individual human comprehension.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Levy also believes children are using technology more and reading less, resulting in diminished comprehension, vocabulary and language skills.

— Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

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