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
Fiber helps increase feelings of fullness by slowing digestion and stimulating the release of satiety hormones.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Another drawback of any carbonated beverage is its potential effect on digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Nvidia has made no net progress since July 30 alongside plenty of excited chatter around the strength and duration of the AI buildout — perhaps having entered another of its long digestion trading ranges (the last one went on for several months)?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
This method is actually great for the mouth, since the direct contact with the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, throat, and esophagus can support the oral microbiome and digestion.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Another drawback of any carbonated beverage is its potential effect on digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Nvidia has made no net progress since July 30 alongside plenty of excited chatter around the strength and duration of the AI buildout — perhaps having entered another of its long digestion trading ranges (the last one went on for several months)?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
This method is actually great for the mouth, since the direct contact with the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, throat, and esophagus can support the oral microbiome and digestion.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Pink Skincare Set includes the Age-R Booster Pro, a 6-in-1 wand that not only helps with formula absorption, but skincare issues like hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, large pores, and more.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners should practice patience and understanding, as well as learning to recognize any signs of fear or anxiety in their new pet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There, the commissioners hoped, the Native peoples of the northern plains would embark on the path toward cultural assimilation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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That idea has more recently been supplanted by the concept of bidirectional assimilation, the theory that just as immigrants adapt to their new country, its institutions adapt to them.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, by driving down costs through scale, China has accelerated clean-tech uptake in countries from Pakistan to Brazil to Indonesia.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vaccine with the lowest uptake for Arizona kindergarten students was consistently MMR.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As parents know, this can translate to a boundless appreciation of toys.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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And, while their approaches are very different, one thing that Nuno and Postecoglou have in common is an appreciation of a player with versatile qualities.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new 39-episode series is aimed at preschoolers and kindergarteners, and is based around curriculum meant to build skills including letter-sound knowledge, phonological awareness, spelling, vocabulary and comprehension.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Through drama, song, and movement, students might explore narrative sequencing, vocabulary, and thematic analysis in ways that support reading comprehension and language development.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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