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digestion

noun

Definition of digestionnext
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 Adding them to a balanced diet may benefit heart health, blood sugar control, digestion, and weight management. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Sep. 2026 Beets and potatoes with the skins both contain fiber, which supports digestion and helps prevent disease. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2026 Anaerobic digestion instead captures the energy contained in organic material and converts it into biogas, creating a pathway to recover both energy and other resources. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 There was a digestion phase through the summer, then another leg higher that carried it to just under $400 before the sellers showed up. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
  1. absorption
  2. understanding
  3. assimilation
  4. uptake
  5. appreciation
  6. comprehension
Noun
  • Available in both standard and wide sizes, this sneaker is designed with shock absorption to keep you feeling light on your feet.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The heel is generously cushioned for extra impact absorption, an asset to any frequent or long-distance runners.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • The two sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on strengthening crisis communications and preventing crises between the two militaries, China’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday in its readout.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • By 1926, Caltech was running the Seismo Lab with the Carnegie Institution, where seismologists like Beno Gutenberg and Charles Richter would deepen our understanding of earthquakes.
    — Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 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
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  • The bloc has some key strengths, such as data center operating costs below the global average, mature manufacturing infrastructure, and rapid uptake of digital AI applications and clean energy.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Employers are increasingly turning to the 401(k) playbook to boost their workers' uptake of health savings accounts.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • My appreciation to attractions officials, creative types, public relations folks and other experts who helped with facts, figures and fanciful requests.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Jay brought that same appreciation for emotional vulnerability to his own writing.
    — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • Ossoff, seen as a potential 2028 contender, said geriatric politicians have little comprehension of AI technology.
    — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Without that layer, the comprehension work falls back on humans, page after page, document after document, exception after exception.
    — Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of comprehension

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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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