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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
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Here’s a quick digest of the day’s top headlines from the Queen City.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Instant oatmeal is already partially cooked, and the oats are in smaller pieces, which makes this type easier for some people to digest.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Oatmeal, especially when soaked or fermented before cooking, activates natural enzymes that help break down difficult-to-digest compounds.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
Here’s a quick digest of the day’s top headlines from the Queen City.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Verb
Even so, Target shares fell in morning trading as investors digested the retailer's progress in its turnaround.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Instant oatmeal is already partially cooked, and the oats are in smaller pieces, which makes this type easier for some people to digest.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
Noun
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Richman, the Citizen Oversight Board member, does not believe first-line supervisors are equipped to thoroughly review misconduct allegations and make informed decisions on what warrants further review.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, which was first proposed last summer, is not facing an antitrust review under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission, as would be the case with most industries.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Those with motors of a certain size are legally classified as mopeds or motorcycles and cannot legally be ridden by anyone younger than age 16.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the people at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Central Pennsylvania don't have a criminal record and are classified as low-security detainees, said Deluzio, who lives in Fox Chapel and represents parts of Allegheny County and all of Beaver County.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Check the facts, summarize the next step, and keep your tone steady.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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According to a 2025 Microsoft report, student use of AI for schoolwork jumped 26% in a single year, with students using it primarily to brainstorm, summarize and generate feedback.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As such, the Tax Foundation ranks Florida fifth on its State Tax Competitiveness Index, reflecting a competitive overall structure.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Across the sub-categories, the report highlights Boise, Idaho, as having the best park system for dogs, while Cincinnati scored best for playgrounds, and Boston ranked first for splash pads.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Confidence without humility can become a failure to question AI outputs or distinguish fluency from accuracy.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Goals scored is the next distinguishing factor in the event of a tie, with Liverpool having a five-goal advantage over Bournemouth by this metric.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Many associate Baresi with the glory to come, but Milan were sensationally relegated in 1980 for the first time in their history after their owner and a couple of players were implicated in the Totonero betting scandal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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In the middle of the 1988 season, the Astros traded Bailey to the Montreal Expos for utility player Casey Candaele and Bailey was relegated to the minor leagues.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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On the other side, a Quaker distributes tomahawks to Indigenous men from a barrel marked IP (Israel Pemberton).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Newman also said the crisis is unevenly distributed, disproportionately impacting low-income families who can’t afford private tutoring.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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