metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
mə-ˈta-bə-ˌlīz 
metabolized; metabolizing
: to subject to metabolism
: to perform metabolism
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Food is metabolized by the body.
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Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
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Posting clips, stills, and, apparently, whole movies online is guided by clout-chasing, sure, but it also has been metabolized into a show of support.
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Michael Merschel/ American Heart Association News, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
There is no way to flush the alcohol out of the system faster, as the body will metabolize it at a natural pace.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Some research shows that people who are sleep-deprived feel less full after eating and metabolize the fat in their food differently.34
Stress less: Your metabolism may stall when you're stressed out.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Posting clips, stills, and, apparently, whole movies online is guided by clout-chasing, sure, but it also has been metabolized into a show of support.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Metabolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metabolize. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
mə-ˈtab-ə-ˌlīz
metabolized; metabolizing
: to break down by metabolism
food is metabolized by the body
Medical Definition
metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
variants
also British metabolise
metabolized also British metabolised; metabolizing also British metabolising
: to subject to metabolism
: to perform metabolism
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