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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting
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as in review
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 to classify
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 to summarize
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 digest
Christina Manian, Health, 29 May 2026
Starting next week, the quiz and weekly news digest will be no longer, as the quotes team test drives a new format.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Bread can significantly affect blood sugar, though the impact varies based on factors such as protein and fiber content and how easily the bread is digested.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
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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
Starting next week, the quiz and weekly news digest will be no longer, as the quotes team test drives a new format.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Verb
Therefore, it can't be digested and metabolized by everyone who experiences it in the same way.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Bread can significantly affect blood sugar, though the impact varies based on factors such as protein and fiber content and how easily the bread is digested.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
Noun
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Chapter 101 of Florida Statutes limits a ballot summary to 75 words.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But after review, the call was rescinded and Freeman's goal was ruled good.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Yet more than half of its counties are classified as maternity care deserts — areas with no hospital or birth center offering obstetric services and no obstetric clinicians, as defined by the March of Dimes.—
Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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Despite affecting nearly 100,000 Americans, SCD is classified as an orphan disease, defined as a condition that strikes fewer than 200,000 people.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The insoluble character of Alfa’s best records is reflected in his biography, which is difficult to neatly summarize.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The last 11 years -- from 2015 to 2025 -- have been the hottest on record, according to scientific data from NOAA and the Copernicus Climate Change Service and summarized in a report released earlier this year by the World Meteorological Organization.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Years ago, then-assistant coach Mikie Nardi was asked to rank Brunson in the pantheon of great Villanova guards.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Sixth Street has $130 billion in assets under management, while Dell is worth $225 billion, according to Forbes, and ranks as the sixth-richest person on the planet.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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The Gemini new moon helps you to distinguish chemistry from compatibility.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Elishi said in April 2023 that the Islanders have to make their own beds every morning, though that job was often relegated to the boys.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The Kennedy Center’s calendar for July and beyond is sparse, with events largely relegated to the weekends.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In a teaming context, individual aircraft running Hivemind communicate peer-to-peer to distribute situational awareness and coordinate maneuvers to lessen reliance on a ground control station.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Produced by Adonde Media and distributed in partnership with KALW Public Radio, the podcast blends archival recordings with new interviews featuring artists, organizers, activists, and Tibetan voices who helped shape the movement.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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