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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
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Complex carbohydrates are dietary starches and fiber that the body digests slowly over time, so sugars enter the bloodstream at a steadier rate.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025
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
As the international business community digests the implications of DeepSeek’s advancements, attention turns to other Chinese AI models that are shaping the future of this technology.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
The body digests these fats more quickly and easily than long-chain fatty acids.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Complex carbohydrates are dietary starches and fiber that the body digests slowly over time, so sugars enter the bloodstream at a steadier rate.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025
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
As the international business community digests the implications of DeepSeek’s advancements, attention turns to other Chinese AI models that are shaping the future of this technology.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digests
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Set the tone with summaries and kind boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 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,
28 Jan. 2026
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While there are some differences in how HBO and Nielsen collect their viewing data, the most likely explanation lies in how Nielsen classifies the show for its streaming rankings and Heated Rivalry’s release schedule.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This month, Lemme added Walmart to its retail roster, which includes Ulta, Amazon, TikTok Shop and Target, where the brand grew 100 percent in 2025 and ranks as the number-one beauty ingestible brand, said cofounder Simon Huck.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Between 1957 to 1989, Fennell moved through the department ranks as patrolman, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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This article outlines a system to achieve niche fame using ChatGPT.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The policy also outlines investment areas for the country, including incentives to attract foreign talent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 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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Automet Pleated Long-Sleeve Blouse Shoppers have praised this long-sleeve blouse for its soft, wrinkle-resistant fabric and subtle pleating on the front that distinguishes it from your average tee.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Third, the explicit focus on continual learning from human corrections during operation distinguishes it from models that require retraining to incorporate new behaviors.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our focus is on complying in a way that distributes affordable housing projects throughout the county.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The group’s headquarters distributes money, as well as write-ups about the results of local experiments, to the various chapters.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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