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 Traditional wool LCAs tally greenhouse gases, including methane from sheep digestion and nitrous oxide from manure and urine. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 This nutritional profile means sauerkraut may help promote healthier digestion, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system. — Amanda Doyle, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 When blood sugar levels reach a certain threshold, a cascade of hormonal responses tells the pancreas to release insulin, slow digestion, and put a hold on the breakdown of glucose stores. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 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
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  • By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • One wanted to build a machine to encourage a collective understanding of reality; the other a machine to dissolve trust.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The point, Forman suggested, was not to change anyone’s mind but to encourage better understanding and clearer thinking.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • The program was part of a mid-century campaign that sought assimilation while eroding tribal sovereignty.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Most models don’t do data assimilation to actually build the best guess of reality.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • Mosseri was grilled by prosecutors for a misleading blog post on the uptake of a feature reminding young users to take breaks.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The redyed fabrics showed uniform color uptake and washing and rubbing fastness comparable to the reference fabric, according to the study.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • After dealing with the online hate (and appreciation) for months, Gunn’s mental health took a toll.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • His father has a particular appreciation for long-running fantasy leagues.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciation
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  • Working on these problems improves both mathematical and reading comprehension skills.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
  • So was this just a case of people lacking reading comprehension?
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehension

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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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