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
There are two types of dietary fibers: soluble fiber, which mixes with water to create a gel that slows digestion per the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
Castor oil packs are a popular home remedy used to support pain relief, digestion, lymphatic flow, and skin health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
It's also loaded with nutrients that support bone health, red blood cell production, digestion, and weight loss.2
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—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Slowing down results in eating less and may lead to healthier weight, digestion, and glucose levels.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
Castor oil packs are a popular home remedy used to support pain relief, digestion, lymphatic flow, and skin health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
It's also loaded with nutrients that support bone health, red blood cell production, digestion, and weight loss.2
1.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Slowing down results in eating less and may lead to healthier weight, digestion, and glucose levels.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Our inventory absorption rate of 4.5% indicates increasing balance between a seller’s and buyer’s market, which is a welcome change for buyers after trying to compete in the post-pandemic-era seller’s market.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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Cyclists have used sodium bicarbonate for years to boost performance by helping mitigate the effects of lactic acid, making the legs feel less painful, but a historic issue has been stomach issues and slow absorption rates.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So are basic physics, the general understanding of human limitations, logic.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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For more than 30 years, Wolf Entertainment has shaped the public’s understanding of crime and punishment arguably more than any other cultural force.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Savings from the phaseouts are expected to be reallocated toward English language education and assimilation programs.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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But Superman is more a story about the triumph of assimilation and opportunity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Additionally, educating organizations about the benefits of life-cycle records will be essential to driving uptake.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 June 2025
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For firms with employees in the single digits, uptake was at 21%.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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Their 11-year-old daughter, Jasmine, made thank you cards with big hearts and notes of appreciation for all the support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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And across other side of the field, there’s a great appreciation for what Ohtani is doing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
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Humanity has been dealing with nefarious arch-villains, fire-breathing kaiju and world-ending cataclysms caused by forces beyond human comprehension for centuries.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Keenan figures that the young up-and-comers on the roster having a better comprehension of what Tocchet meant to the club and the city at one point in time will help them all to embrace what’s ahead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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