digests 1 of 2

noun

plural of digest
1
as in summaries
a short statement of the main points a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting

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2
as in condensations
a shortened version of a written work on the ballot there will be a digest of the proposed law that is to be submitted for voter approval

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digests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of digest
1
as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type this volume digests the state's laws regarding drugs and alcohol for easy reference by local authorities

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2
as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) I digested the results of my experiments into a few pages

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Recent Examples of digests
Noun
This is because the fermentation process involved in making sourdough bread pre-digests, or breaks down, some of the wheat components—including gluten. — Christina Manian, Health, 29 May 2026 Momentum is firm and trending higher even as the price digests. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Why Liquid Sugar Raises Blood Sugar Quickly Your body digests liquids much faster than whole foods. — Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Bifidobacterium infantis, a strain abundant in infants that helps establish a healthy microbiome foundation, digests complex carbohydrates and supports the production of short-chain fatty acids. — Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 As your body digests oats, those carbs are converted into glucose and released into your bloodstream, raising blood sugar levels. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Apr. 2026 When rains and warmth arrive, the endosperm digests itself and shunts food to the growing seedling. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 Food digests more quickly and moves through your body easier, which soothes indigestion. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Animal and infant studies published in Nutrition Research Reviews suggest that the way these fats are structured can affect how the body digests them and processes cholesterol, while adult studies have shown inconsistent results that appear to depend on the type of fat and how much people consume. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digests
  1. summaries
  2. classifies
  3. summarizes
  4. ranks
  5. outlines
  6. types
  7. distinguishes
  8. distributes
Noun
  • First, the Commonwealth needs a formal process for concerned parties to appeal or challenge ballot summaries early in the process, before language written by the Attorney General becomes the basis for litigation months later.
    — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
  • There were already countless translations of these ancient texts, and there were adaptations and summaries of those translations.
    — Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of summaries
Verb
  • If that tech notes signs of long-term wear, corrosion or a prior bad repair, the company classifies the claim as preexisting and denies it.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • Advocates seek to change how the public understands embryos and, ultimately, how the law classifies them.
    — Risa Cromer, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of classifies
Verb
  • The Downshift summarizes news items in a few sentences, with links to other sites to get the deeper story.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 9 July 2026
  • That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of summarizes
Verb
  • Brayden Burries, Bucks While most of the vaunted crop of rookie guards from the NCAA ranks struggled, Burries was a glaring exception.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Idaho routinely ranks among the safest states in the nation, with violent and property crimes rates far below national averages.
    — Sarah Linn July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of ranks
Verb
  • The settlement concerns the next three ‘reporting periods’ — 2026, 2027 and 2028 — as well as the next three seasons, from 2026-27 to 2028-29, and outlines the financial position Newcastle must find themselves in at each of those junctures.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • That decree outlines a list of requirements for the jail to improve medical and mental health care for inmates.
    — Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of outlines
Verb
  • Velin then types in the make and the color of the vehicle and prints the paper ticket on a portable printer.
    — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
  • Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Definition of types
Verb
  • The report distinguishes among majority ownership, minority stakes, direct control and ownership through holding entities.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • An emerging strategic connector What distinguishes Iraq is not simply its geography but the unusual overlap of relationships that few other Middle Eastern states possess.
    — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
Definition of distinguishes
Verb
  • Highline Warren manufactures and distributes aftermarket products for automotive maintenance.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • The cleats were purchased last year by Take to the Universe (TTU), a Japanese company that distributes beauty and wellness products in Japan and throughout Asia.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
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