as in absorption
the process or act of thinking over and trying to understand (something)
digestion of a news report
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of digestion
Increase fiber gradually while drinking adequate water to help digestion adapt.
—
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Alongside celebrity visibility and traditional influencer partnerships, Lemme also built a vast affiliate ecosystem of creators discussing bloating, digestion, hormonal health, and vaginal wellness through highly personal storytelling.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Registered dietitians point to the broader role gut bacteria play in overall wellness — including immunity, digestion and protection against harmful pathogens.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for digestion
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Alongside celebrity visibility and traditional influencer partnerships, Lemme also built a vast affiliate ecosystem of creators discussing bloating, digestion, hormonal health, and vaginal wellness through highly personal storytelling.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Registered dietitians point to the broader role gut bacteria play in overall wellness — including immunity, digestion and protection against harmful pathogens.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Fiber binds to bile acids that are excreted into your intestines, which helps with fat digestion.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for digestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
Noun
-
Switching to foods that provide polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL, and others that contain plant sterols and stanols, which block the absorption of cholesterol, can lower your numbers, according to Harvard Medical School.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
-
Ehsani enjoys eggs with tomato slices and spinach with whole-wheat toast, as the combination can help boost the absorption of nutrients found in eggs while adding more nutrition to your plate.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
-
Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
-
But although resistance is similarly futile, their goals are less about assimilation than worshipping the obsessive Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks).—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
-
Readers on the ninth and 10th presidents, and the assimilation bargain.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The decline in vitamin K uptake is still believed to be related to vaccine and medicine hesitancy, according to both the JAMA study and ProPublica investigation.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
-
Resistance to cisplatin can develop when cancer cells become more effective at repairing DNA damage or adapt to reduce drug uptake or to increase drug efflux (their ability to actively pump the drug out of the cell).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
-
This strategy allows investors to collect premium income while retaining a window for capital appreciation, a necessary feature when a stock exhibits the fundamental and technical strength currently seen in XOM.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Noun
-
Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
