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 cinnamon, honey, or turmeric to ACV can help support digestion, balance blood sugar levels, and promote overall well-being.
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Kimberly-Clark has been attempting to challenge the dominance of consumer goliath Procter & Gamble, whose business spans all drugstore aisles, including cold and digestion medicines.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That digestion followed a strong breakout earlier in May and ultimately led to the next leg higher that carried into the end of July.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Corn can provide carbohydrates, which can be vital to deer during the winter for a burst of energy, Edge said, but an increase in carbs can disrupt the animal's gut chemistry and affect digestion, much like giving children a lot of candy bars.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Kimberly-Clark has been attempting to challenge the dominance of consumer goliath Procter & Gamble, whose business spans all drugstore aisles, including cold and digestion medicines.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
That digestion followed a strong breakout earlier in May and ultimately led to the next leg higher that carried into the end of July.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Corn can provide carbohydrates, which can be vital to deer during the winter for a burst of energy, Edge said, but an increase in carbs can disrupt the animal's gut chemistry and affect digestion, much like giving children a lot of candy bars.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
Noun
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The brand’s focus on supplement absorption, biohacking and longevity aligns with growing consumer interest in the region.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes These under-$60 walking shoes have a similar chunky silhouette to Hoka sneakers, including a thick EVA foam platform sole that offers rebound and shock absorption.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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After the 2025 playoffs are over, there should be a better understanding whether the pros outweighed the cons with the new playoff brackets.—
Cecil Joyce,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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The word salad of an assessment, based on an overwhelmingly white and wealthy cohort, has since guided billions of dollars in investor capital and serves as a nearly-undisputed foundation for a mainstream understanding of popular culture.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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Data assimilation interprets new data alongside historical data to come up with the most accurate forecast possible.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
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As a first-generation Ugandan-American, your creativity will buckle under the false promises of assimilation.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
13 Oct. 2025
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Diabetes and obesity care were a key growth driver following the uptake of Wegovy and Ozempic, however the company lowered its expectations for growth, citing prescription trends, competition and pricing pressure.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hayes suggests expressing appreciation, complimenting the host, and, if appropriate, lightly noting your next engagement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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MyView focuses on reading comprehension, nonfiction text structures and writing.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The human mind’s capacity to reason with precision is one of the great breakthroughs in our comprehension of the world around us.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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