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
Going from zero to 100 will probably throw off your digestion in the short term, but rest assured that your body will adjust—and just be prepared to play a less-than-pleasant waiting game in the meantime.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Fiber plays a crucial role in digestion, helping to regulate blood sugar, maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and promote gut health.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Fiber also helps slow digestion and the absorption of sugar.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The drugs are self-injected once a week and help simulate hormones that slow digestion and curb appetite.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
Fiber plays a crucial role in digestion, helping to regulate blood sugar, maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and promote gut health.
—Paul McClure 06, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
Fiber also helps slow digestion and the absorption of sugar.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The drugs are self-injected once a week and help simulate hormones that slow digestion and curb appetite.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes: While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Editor's tip: This product's styling polymers create a thin, invisible umbrella that helps lock your style and prevent moisture absorption from the air.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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While Gibson's numbers in recent seasons don’t jump off the page in a positive way, they should be viewed with the understanding that he’s played behind some horrific defensive teams.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Two people can go into a room, have a conversation and emerge with a completely different understanding of what took place inside that room.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Data assimilation is a technique that combines modelling with direct observations to predict the evolution of a system.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Human rights groups have accused China of detaining over 1 million Uyghurs in mass internment camps and engaging in systematic forced labor, torture, rape, and forced sterilization as part of a broader campaign of assimilation.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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But the early uptake by premium video gamers was disappointing.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
18 Feb. 2025
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Nationwide, vaccine uptake was down among children, people over 65 and pregnant women – all higher-risk groups.—
Meg Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2025
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On February 14, the Adams County SPCA based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, expressing their deep appreciation for the community's incredible generosity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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From museums and famous artwork to cozy restaurants and incredible nature, you’re bound to leave with a newfound appreciation for this city and the people who call it home.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Most humiliating, Coco had loved to force Sam to repeat herself two, three, even four times before acting as if comprehension finally dawned on her.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the president of the United States, Trump is one of the most influential people in the world, while Swift has star power that has taken her beyond the conventional comprehension of what celebrity means.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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