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
Bitter vegetables stimulate digestion, help reduce sugar cravings, and are loaded with polyphenols that fight oxidative stress.
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Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Lower-alcohol, lower-sugar drinks consumed slowly are generally easier on digestion, both doctors agreed.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
In short, milk thistle has a detox function, which is great if your digestion is sluggish.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Taurine is an organic compound that plays a vital role in several bodily functions, including brain development, digestion and eye health.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Lower-alcohol, lower-sugar drinks consumed slowly are generally easier on digestion, both doctors agreed.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
In short, milk thistle has a detox function, which is great if your digestion is sluggish.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Taurine is an organic compound that plays a vital role in several bodily functions, including brain development, digestion and eye health.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Samsung designed the sensor to push physical limits while maintaining strong light absorption and signal accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the official rationale for the Dawes Act was economic salvation through assimilation.—
David Treuer,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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Juice Reel, an app that allows sports gamblers to track wagers and provides analysis of wagering and trading activity, found higher uptake of prediction markets in states where sports betting isn’t legal.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Adequate magnesium levels may help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, potentially reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with PCOS.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Young expressed appreciation for the restaurant’s place in the city.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, your return depends entirely on price appreciation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But distinguishing fact from fiction takes work — and requires a level of reading comprehension that Americans are losing.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Giffords now lives with aphasia, a language disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control speech and comprehension.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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