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
Wolves, however, are immune to the prions, deactivating them through digestion.
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Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition, ginger can improve digestion, reduce abdominal bloating and help to reduce inflammation.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Since the incident, 8-year-old Star began experiencing pneumonia, digestion issues and rapid weight loss, Whitehead told the Associated Press on March 13.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over time, this awareness builds trust with your body, supports better digestion, and reduces mindless eating.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
In addition, ginger can improve digestion, reduce abdominal bloating and help to reduce inflammation.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Since the incident, 8-year-old Star began experiencing pneumonia, digestion issues and rapid weight loss, Whitehead told the Associated Press on March 13.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over time, this awareness builds trust with your body, supports better digestion, and reduces mindless eating.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for digestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rather, given Cascadian ecology—the primary focus of Carr’s images—understandings of her imaginative creations might also be constructed irrespective of nation: an artist seen primarily in relation to her place, itself her subject.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dragonfly, if successful, could revolutionize our understanding of how life might arise elsewhere in the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile Hussein, desperate to prove himself as an unthreatening American, goes all-in on assimilation.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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After kids make fun of her eyes and mock her lunch, Joan sees assimilation as her only path to survival.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Afforestation in Southwest China could contribute to an uptake of up to 10% of the annual water supply available in the region, according to a March 2020 study published in Scientific Reports.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Essentially, the intestine gives priority to glucose absorption, putting uptake of essential nutrients like amino acids and fats in the back of the queue.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Yuskavage recounted that she was raised in a blue collar community in Pennsylvania, where there was little to no art on display, no contact with galleries and museums, and even less appreciation of art, or the possibility of being an artist.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The rest of the evening was largely an energetic affair that oscillated between sincere appreciation and light humor, the latter of which began for co-host and winner Gold early in the event.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, there’s the question of a player’s skill and comprehension, which also grows over time.—
Alan Bradley,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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