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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting
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as in condensations
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 classifies
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 summarizes
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 digests
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
While the exact cause of meat sweats is not fully understood, research suggests that an increase in body temperature as your body digests food explains most cases of meat sweats.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The body digests complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and starchy vegetables, more slowly, breaking down and releasing glucose into the bloodstream at a more gradual pace.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The body quickly digests simple carbs, and white bread causes blood sugar levels to spike.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The body digests wheat bread more slowly than white bread, preventing blood sugar spikes.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
There might be a major rebound in consumer spending during the upcoming Chinese New Year, Rein said, after the country digests the latest round of government stimulus.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Most cases of meat sweats are temporary and pass once your body digests the protein.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
While the exact cause of meat sweats is not fully understood, research suggests that an increase in body temperature as your body digests food explains most cases of meat sweats.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
The body digests complex carbohydrates, like whole grains and starchy vegetables, more slowly, breaking down and releasing glucose into the bloodstream at a more gradual pace.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
The body quickly digests simple carbs, and white bread causes blood sugar levels to spike.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
The body digests wheat bread more slowly than white bread, preventing blood sugar spikes.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
There might be a major rebound in consumer spending during the upcoming Chinese New Year, Rein said, after the country digests the latest round of government stimulus.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for digests
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These summaries are presented in a separate overlay on screen.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
25 Dec. 2024
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The company already displays AI search summaries for some queries and recently expanded the feature to dozens of more countries in October.—
Emma Roth,
The Verge,
20 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The device features two lenses — a wide-angle one and an auto-tracking one — and an optional AI analysis feature that keeps track of and summarizes the bath’s visitors.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
6 Jan. 2025
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
7 Dec. 2024
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The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
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In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
21 Dec. 2024
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The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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At the heart of this initiative is a sophisticated zoning system that categorizes AI applications based on their risk and complexity.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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The act categorizes drugs based on their potential for abuse, addiction and medical use.—
Jeanine Santucci,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
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“Digests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digests. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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