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
There are two types of dietary fibers: soluble fiber, which mixes with water to create a gel that slows digestion per the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
Castor oil packs are a popular home remedy used to support pain relief, digestion, lymphatic flow, and skin health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
It's also loaded with nutrients that support bone health, red blood cell production, digestion, and weight loss.2
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—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Slowing down results in eating less and may lead to healthier weight, digestion, and glucose levels.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 25 June 2025
Castor oil packs are a popular home remedy used to support pain relief, digestion, lymphatic flow, and skin health.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
It's also loaded with nutrients that support bone health, red blood cell production, digestion, and weight loss.2
1.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Slowing down results in eating less and may lead to healthier weight, digestion, and glucose levels.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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But curiosity also connects to absorption and sensation seeking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And since then, the North Koreans have gained crucial battlefield experience and understanding of how to engage in electronic warfare.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Our sight has to be informed with a broader understanding of context, history, and the individual.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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For much of the 20th century, rhinoplasties were used—and seen—as a method of assimilation, often within immigrant communities.—
Alice Gregory,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Do promotion processes reward cultural assimilation or embrace pluralism?—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Additionally, educating organizations about the benefits of life-cycle records will be essential to driving uptake.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 June 2025
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For firms with employees in the single digits, uptake was at 21%.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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First, exhibit appreciation for and an interest in others’ abilities, skills, knowledge and perspectives.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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And there’s this deep appreciation for culture and the way these countries developed, especially as an outsider looking at the United States.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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Humanity has been dealing with nefarious arch-villains, fire-breathing kaiju and world-ending cataclysms caused by forces beyond human comprehension for centuries.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Keenan figures that the young up-and-comers on the roster having a better comprehension of what Tocchet meant to the club and the city at one point in time will help them all to embrace what’s ahead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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