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
Fiber helps with digestion, while protein increases satiety and boosts lean muscle mass.
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Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
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Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for digestion
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 June 2026
Breads made with rye or other high-fiber grains may also contain soluble fibers that slow digestion, helping to blunt blood-sugar spikes.
—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
15 June 2026
According to Harvard Health, travel disrupts the body’s natural rhythms — time changes, altered eating schedules, poor sleep — which upsets digestion, especially in people with already-sensitive guts.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
The company points out that nausea, vomiting, and slowed digestion are already listed on the label.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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The headlines keep mistaking absorption for replacement.
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One study even found that pairing leafy greens with avocado led to about seven times greater lutein absorption.
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Kaplan hopes better understanding of that pathway eventually could help skin diseases such as chronic eczema.
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After my first World Cup, my understanding of my grandparents’ home country became one-dimensional, existing solely through the lens of soccer.
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Wednesday's comments position Emmer further to the right on Somali assimilation compared to a decade ago.
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How much of the story is meant to address the general struggle of immigration and cultural assimilation, and how much is just a specific narrative about a specific man?
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The Times reported that uptake of the vaccine had fallen to just 40% after the mandate was dropped, down from what would have been close to 100% based on the previous requirements.
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Legal analysts and oncology groups have argued Kennedy’s years of rhetoric against the vaccine have already contributed to depressed uptake, particularly in conservative-leaning states where HPV coverage lagged even before pandemic disruptions.
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My years in medicine reinforced my appreciation for this country.
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The musical moment of appreciation between the players and patrons has echoed through the stadiums of Los Angeles and Seattle.
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But educators are writing these concerned op-eds about kids who struggle to focus on shorter reading assignments and with comprehension.
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The screening also includes a portion that requires the student to read a passage out loud to measure comprehension and fluency.
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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