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
As digestion returns to normal, those symptoms typically fade.
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Crossing time zones throws off the circadian rhythm your digestion runs on, so your gut is still on home time while the world serves breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
This increases alertness, boosts available energy and temporarily downshifts nonessential functions like digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Yogurt is a great sources of probiotics, which help support your digestion and immunity, among other things.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Crossing time zones throws off the circadian rhythm your digestion runs on, so your gut is still on home time while the world serves breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
This increases alertness, boosts available energy and temporarily downshifts nonessential functions like digestion.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Yogurt is a great sources of probiotics, which help support your digestion and immunity, among other things.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Raw egg whites contain avidin, a protein that binds to biotin (a B vitamin), reducing its absorption.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
25 Aug. 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,
24 Aug. 2025
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This ambitious agenda puts the spotlight on the country’s sports diplomacy, in which athletic endeavors serve as an arena for gaining influence, cultivating international leadership, interacting with foreign audiences, and facilitating conversations that can lead to better understandings.—
Time,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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Williams made a monumental contribution to understanding and treating depression, Khan said, and his loss is profound for the profession.—
Cathie Anderson
Updated December 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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That data is then assimilated by different groups, and different assimilation programs produce different results.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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For all the political pole reversal that happens in Fjord, the movie stealthily argues what’s really going on here is that old standards about assimilation and cultural uniformity have just been given a socially acceptable gloss.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 May 2026
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Established in 2023 to create multiple innovative, local and sustainable algae value chains in countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas, Locality sets the basis for the market uptake of innovative, socially responsible and sustainable products formulated using algal biomasses.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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However, there are barriers to the uptake of these products.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The holiday season is an opportune time to acknowledge your appreciation for educators.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The goal isn’t to fake joy, but to show appreciation for the thought behind the gift.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area, the canonical speech production and comprehension regions, appear to remain connected and active during sleep.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Also, be sure to check out the AI Conversation Partner to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills in real time.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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