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 Eating a high-fiber diet for a month can improve digestion, boost energy, and support overall health. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 Soaking in these waters noticeably relaxes mind and body and has a positive effect on the lungs, metabolism, and digestion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 But when your digestion slows to fewer than three bowel movements per week and your stool is hard, dry, and difficult to pass, that’s constipation. — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026 Because this was a laboratory study, factors like saliva, digestion, and how quickly a medication moves through the stomach could influence what happens in real life. — Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion
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  1. absorption
  2. understanding
  3. assimilation
  4. uptake
  5. appreciation
  6. comprehension
Noun
  • Many models also include an infusion mode, which can help enhance the absorption of serums and moisturizers.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Taking magnesium with certain antibiotics, such as doxycycline and ciprofloxacin, can reduce antibiotic absorption.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 14 July 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • For the Cahen d’Anvers, patronage and assimilation into France’s Third Republic go hand in hand.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Amid shrinking recognition, the Tibetan exile community also faces a brain drain to the West, where assimilation dilutes their culture.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • Leaders who want to encourage greater uptake of flexible work arrangements for the benefit of staff wellbeing should role model working flexibly and be conscious of any favoritism shown to employees who are visibly present.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • While this may slow water uptake, plants still need adequate soil moisture.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • Danaher's standard price chart presents a picture of modest appreciation over the past decade, underperforming the S & P 500.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Youbi said the brand’s appreciation of great spirits is the heart of its success.
    — Connie Ogle July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of appreciation
Noun
  • In the view of the writer Amitav Ghosh, one subject especially threatens to elude fiction’s comprehension.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Research from Anthropic suggests that AI can improve task completion speed, but overreliance may reduce comprehension and retention.
    — Ryan McMillen, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of comprehension

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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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