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 fact that there is only one bond means that during digestion, the bond is easily and quickly broken, and the glucose and fructose are immediately set free, rushing into the bloodstream.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The experimental microbeads, meanwhile, appeared to curb fat and weight gain without disrupting blood sugar, digestion or energy levels.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Good chompers are important for many reasons, including as a key to good digestion, but at an event of the social and professional heft as an amfAR gala, where the eating is quite secondary to the flitting about, fine chompers are the go-to fashion accessory.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
The experimental microbeads, meanwhile, appeared to curb fat and weight gain without disrupting blood sugar, digestion or energy levels.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Good chompers are important for many reasons, including as a key to good digestion, but at an event of the social and professional heft as an amfAR gala, where the eating is quite secondary to the flitting about, fine chompers are the go-to fashion accessory.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
Noun
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Exposure to the alkaline solution causes pollen’s constituent polymers to become more hydrophilic, or water-loving, so depending on the conditions, the gel will swell or shrink due to the absorption or expulsion of water, explains Ibrahim.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Togetherness, understanding, players who want to fight in the same direction.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The school teaches Indigenous languages and cultures, addressing the historical loss caused by assimilation policies.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Growing up in Idaho When Tipton was a child in Rupert, assimilation and speaking English were important to her family.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Aug. 2025
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Essentially, fewer resources available to a species – particularly, food – results in lower energy uptake, so as well as fewer offspring, body size will also continue to shrink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Adequate magnesium levels may help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, potentially reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Language contains appreciation, perspective, and possibility.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since the 2010s, however, his photographs have started to appear with greater frequency and impact in small exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest, earning Matsura an ever-widening circle of admiration and appreciation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using traditional training data, Pieces’ assistant draws from a proprietary process that includes prompting tailored to clinical tasks, a knowledge graph, and a comprehension engine designed for high-trust environments.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its research shows the new format is equally rigorous, and proponents say reading comprehension is better reflected in other parts of a college application.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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