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 Papaya is a nutrient-dense fruit that can improve digestion, support eye health, and protect skin vitality. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026 Eating a variety of fruits each day can improve digestion and support a healthy gut lining. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 4 Aug. 2026 Improves Gut Health Papayas are high in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and increases satiety (the feeling of fullness). — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026 Supports Digestive Health Lettuce provides fiber, which helps keep digestion regular and nourishes beneficial gut bacteria. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for digestion
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  1. absorption
  2. understanding
  3. assimilation
  4. uptake
  5. appreciation
  6. comprehension
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  • The study Patrick referenced, which was published in the journal Food & Function in 2023, analyzed food absorption in eight healthy men.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Administering it via a pill requires an enormous amount of the active pharmaceutical ingredient paired with a chemical absorption enhancer just to allow a tiny fraction of the drug to survive and enter the bloodstream.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorption
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  • This math curriculum, designed around state grade-level standards, prioritizes deeper understanding, rather than memorization, to help students develop conceptual understanding over time, said district spokesperson James Canning.
    — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But doing so can unlock new understandings of what the vagus nerve does and how its role changes over time.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • Some Tibetan activists say the new law represents more forced cultural assimilation and extended control over ethnic minorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But maybe assimilation is just what happens to anyone — spaceman or otherwise — who really enters the fray of humanity.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of assimilation
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  • Clinicians and patients who struggle through this interim process may become less inclined to advocate for its expansion, while policymakers may see lower uptake as a sign of limited demand rather than evidence of operational shortcomings.
    — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Obesity drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been pushing to boost employer coverage, which is key to unlocking greater uptake for their treatments.
    — Hugh Son,Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of uptake
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  • Campbell recently spoke to PEOPLE exclusively about his appreciation for Gerber’s bookish background.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other board members, including Mavis Bates and Deborah Allan, expressed appreciation that the board was getting a jump on the budget.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciation
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  • Bruno Caratori, co-founder and COO of the crypto index manager Hashdex, said the harder barrier is comprehension, not code.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But Fahim’s first-grade teacher at Howe Avenue Elementary School in Arden Arcade, Carla Elkins, showed Fahim that school was a safe place where learning, regardless of English comprehension, was welcome.
    — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehension

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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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