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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting
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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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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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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
For this reason, your body digests refined grains more quickly than whole grains.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The protein and fat in peanut butter slow down the rate at which your body digests and absorbs carbs.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 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
There's a rhythm to the way this name trades which includes big bursts of enthusiasm followed by periods of consolidation where the market digests the prior rally.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Riley digests this for a minute.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, when your body digests carbohydrates and fat, water is one of the byproducts of this metabolic reaction.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
But as the market digests its maturity and braces for economic twists, the era of unchecked gains may be cooling.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Food digests more quickly and moves through your body easier, which soothes indigestion.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
For this reason, your body digests refined grains more quickly than whole grains.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
The protein and fat in peanut butter slow down the rate at which your body digests and absorbs carbs.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 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
There's a rhythm to the way this name trades which includes big bursts of enthusiasm followed by periods of consolidation where the market digests the prior rally.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Riley digests this for a minute.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, when your body digests carbohydrates and fat, water is one of the byproducts of this metabolic reaction.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
But as the market digests its maturity and braces for economic twists, the era of unchecked gains may be cooling.
—Dan Irvine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digests
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Bondi had a binder at the ready of stats and crime summaries to hurl at lawmakers during the contentious hearing, but members are unnerved that the DOJ apparently tracked their searches to have at the ready.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, said Burton, the bill classifies lot rental fees as a homeownership activity, meaning that mobile home owners making less than 140% of area median income — $123,900 for a family of four in Miami-Dade County — could qualify for up to six months of lot rental assistance.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study also checked its findings against chemicals listed in the PlastChem database, an international scientific initiative that classifies chemicals in plastic.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company said the brand ranks in first place in the prestige makeup category in the UK and third in the US.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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On top of her offensive production, Fudd ranks fourth nationally in defensive win shares and ninth in defensive rating.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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The World Gold Council outlines several scenarios.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Learn how to try the trend and which anchor types the bar tool supports.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at the screen rather than the camera when on Zoom, the Boomer who types in all-capital letters, the grouchy man who refuses to get a smart phone, the professor spewing invective against Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Electric SUVs The Polestar 4, the fourth model from the Swedish EV maker, resembles a Tesla Model Y with its swoopy, coupe-like design but the drive quality immediately distinguishes it from its competitor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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What distinguishes him, colleagues say, is not only his command of employment law but his instinct for the human pressure behind every case.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Shred the Stigma is a local organization that distributes naloxone and provides education and equipment for safe drug use across much of the Oklahoma City metro area.—
Ari Fife,
The Frontier,
17 Feb. 2026
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Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.—
Erika Tulfo,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Digests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digests. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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