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 microbiome is known to affect our immune system, digestion and even potentially our brains.
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Joseph Kim, NPR, 16 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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Joseph Kim, NPR, 16 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The best ones pull me into a state of total absorption, back to the way reading felt in childhood.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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How much of the story is meant to address the general struggle of immigration and cultural assimilation, and how much is just a specific narrative about a specific man?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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But although resistance is similarly futile, their goals are less about assimilation than worshipping the obsessive Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks).—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs and leads to a reduced oxygen uptake.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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By contrast, the neocons, the coterie of interventionists who long ago developed a reputation as the brains of the conservative movement, have been rather slow on the uptake.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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At a time when the United States has tense relationships with many of its overseas allies, international tourists' appreciation of American culture offers a counterpoint to the animosity between politicians.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, modeling vulnerability and continuous learning builds trust, while honoring small, often unseen acts of appreciation fosters connection.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Before Right to Read, DiIorio said, Stratford’s screening regimen was much more focused on comprehension.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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On the question of whether animators should calibrate their work for global comprehension from the outset, all three jury members pushed back against overt calculation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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