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
Chamomile — Relaxation, digestion (sun to partial shade).
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2025
The probiotics produced during fermentation can support gut health by promoting healthy digestion.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition, nuts are a good source of fiber and can slow down digestion, make someone feel fuller for longer and slow down the rise in blood sugar.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2025
The probiotics produced during fermentation can support gut health by promoting healthy digestion.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition, nuts are a good source of fiber and can slow down digestion, make someone feel fuller for longer and slow down the rise in blood sugar.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Designed to create the kind of complexion makeup artists like her dream of—and prep the skin for better product absorption—Patinkin’s tools pair stainless-steel safety blades with an ergonomic handle made out of wheat-straw bioplastic.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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This can help slow down the absorption of nutrients from food while not changing the amount of nutrients being absorbed.1 There's little evidence that taking fiber supplements after a meal can prevent gas and bloating.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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Once again, Mexico seemed to have an understanding of how to manage a testy Concacaf game.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s a tender dynamic between the two, a kind of sublimated love that comes from mutual understanding.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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The novel tested theories about assimilation and the color line.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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But that changed as federal officials began to shape these schools with policies of family separation and assimilation, focusing specifically on children.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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The agreement with Eion includes new soil sampling research, which is helped along by olivine's relatively fast CO2 uptake when spread on fields.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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The app’s rapid uptake—over one million downloads in 15 hours—highlights a demand for digital wellness tools.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lopez was moved to tears while addressing the crowd at the Sundance premiere and expressed her appreciation for being involved in the movie musical.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead of sporadic, one-off acknowledgments, appreciation becomes a consistent and measurable part of workplace culture — with half the effort but twice the impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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It is borne of a need to believe in something beyond what can be explained, a longing for proof that some force beyond our comprehension exists.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether indulging in fiction, philosophy, poetry, or non-fiction, many readers find that cannabis enhances comprehension and engagement.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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