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
As a drink, it’s praised as a rich source of protein and calcium, often touted for its ability to aid digestion and boost joint health, among other benefits.
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Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
That’s generally because of the slowing of gastrointestinal motility; food sitting in the stomach for a long time might send a mistaken signal to the brain that there’s something wrong with the digestion process.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Slower digestion raises the risk of constipation.6 12.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The lower portion is connected directly to the new stomach pouch, allowing food to pass directly into the small intestine, where digestion continues but fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed.
—New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
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Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
That’s generally because of the slowing of gastrointestinal motility; food sitting in the stomach for a long time might send a mistaken signal to the brain that there’s something wrong with the digestion process.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Slower digestion raises the risk of constipation.6 12.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The lower portion is connected directly to the new stomach pouch, allowing food to pass directly into the small intestine, where digestion continues but fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed.
—New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.—
Albert Stumm,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Original Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.25 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.—
KAYLEIGH DRAKE,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Importantly, don’t settle for surface-level understandings of what these mean to you.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Questions of identity, economic opportunity, and cultural assimilation play out against the bureaucracy of immigration, as archival footage underscores the nation’s obsession with American individualism.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The four characters in the film are all in different stages of assimilation.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Given the significant uptake in Medicaid and CHIP enrolment during the pandemic (25 percent), the state has still made a net gain in terms of overall public health care coverage, and many of those de-enrolled were able to transition to the wider insurance marketplace.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Recognizing both the need for and uptake of this assistance, Gov. Joe Lombardo's budget proposal directs $5 million in opioid settlement cash to shore up the program in the state's most populous counties, Clark and Washoe.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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The ability to convey gratitude and appreciation in just a few words can resonate — proving that brevity can be just as powerful as eloquence.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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That means handing out praise liberally and finding ways to show your appreciation for them and make their day a little brighter.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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An advanced comprehension of toolmaking and the ability to apply it to different materials suggests that ancient human ancestors had greater cognitive abilities than previously believed, the researchers said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to Clint Watts, a cybersecurity expert who served as the show's technical consultant, this balance between technical accuracy and viewer comprehension was key.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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