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
Consuming protein and fiber together slows digestion and increases satiety (feeling of fullness).
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Yogurt is packed with nutrients like calcium, probiotics, and protein, which help strengthen bones and aid digestion.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
But reading while eating (or eating while reading, depending on your priorities in the moment) comes with risks to both your digestion and the unblemished condition of your book.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Yogurt is packed with nutrients like calcium, probiotics, and protein, which help strengthen bones and aid digestion.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
But reading while eating (or eating while reading, depending on your priorities in the moment) comes with risks to both your digestion and the unblemished condition of your book.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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This will help the shampoo spread more easily, providing you with a better clean and improved moisture absorption.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In some cases, scientists have a minimal understanding of those regional species.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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Readers on the ninth and 10th presidents, and the assimilation bargain.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The decline in vitamin K uptake is still believed to be related to vaccine and medicine hesitancy, according to both the JAMA study and ProPublica investigation.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Resistance to cisplatin can develop when cancer cells become more effective at repairing DNA damage or adapt to reduce drug uptake or to increase drug efflux (their ability to actively pump the drug out of the cell).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The appreciation began at shootaround with the team displaying a tribute photo on the jumbotron inside the arena.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Her passion for design and meticulous attention to detail inspired my deep appreciation for creativity and craftsmanship.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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