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
In addition to being low-calorie, mangoes are a rich source of essential nutrients that support the immune system, digestion, and more.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Chronic stress strains your heart, impedes immune function, interferes with digestion, even risks impairing focus and memory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
The drugs, which mimic a hormone that slows digestion, triggers insulin and helps people feel full longer, cut America’s stubbornly high obesity rates – for the first time in more than a decade – and show promise in aiding a range of conditions from kidney disease to drug addiction.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Eating on the local schedule helps reset clocks in the gut and liver that influence energy and digestion.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Chronic stress strains your heart, impedes immune function, interferes with digestion, even risks impairing focus and memory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
The drugs, which mimic a hormone that slows digestion, triggers insulin and helps people feel full longer, cut America’s stubbornly high obesity rates – for the first time in more than a decade – and show promise in aiding a range of conditions from kidney disease to drug addiction.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
Eating on the local schedule helps reset clocks in the gut and liver that influence energy and digestion.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chia Pudding Made from chia seeds, this easy pudding is a source of fiber, which helps slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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In an interview with US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, the ambassador was asked about his understanding of a biblical verse suggesting that land including parts of Egypt, Syria and Iraq had been divinely promised to the Jewish people.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The discovery could change our understanding of how many of these extreme dead stars dwell close to our galaxy's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gomis has a grand historical and multicultural vision here, pitting Nour and Gloria within the greater flux of migration and assimilation that their family has experienced over time.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Seattle’s assimilation of so many players that had previously been underestimated or counted out or pigeonholed, though — starting with former Jets first-round quarterback Sam Darnold — into such a dominant whole is rare.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the strong uptake of Novo Nordisk 's weight-loss Wegovy pill is a guide, these new medications will expand the category with new starts and won't notably cannibalize the injectable market.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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But uptake has been slow, reflecting a broader industry-wide reticence to shell out.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Because the Heat largely have moved away from the draft as their prime building component, there has become less appreciation of the possibilities.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Our sincere appreciation to all first responders, law enforcement and partners that are supporting this recovery.—
Bonny Chu , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The calculus of devastation is beyond my comprehension.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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