metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
mə-ˈta-bə-ˌlīz 
metabolized; metabolizing
: to subject to metabolism
: to perform metabolism
Examples of metabolize in a Sentence
Food is metabolized by the body.
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Most ginger compounds are metabolized and largely cleared from circulation within hours to about a day.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Modern warfare generates data faster than any institution can metabolize.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Naturally occurring protein- and fat-based foods, by contrast, are metabolized more slowly, promote satiety and help preserve lean muscle mass.
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Larger doses of caffeine take your body longer to metabolize.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Modern warfare generates data faster than any institution can metabolize.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Naturally occurring protein- and fat-based foods, by contrast, are metabolized more slowly, promote satiety and help preserve lean muscle mass.
—Bret Scher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Larger doses of caffeine take your body longer to metabolize.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Metabolize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metabolize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
mə-ˈtab-ə-ˌlīz
metabolized; metabolizing
: to break down by metabolism
food is metabolized by the body
Medical Definition
metabolize
verb
me·tab·o·lize
variants
also British metabolise
metabolized also British metabolised; metabolizing also British metabolising
: to subject to metabolism
: to perform metabolism
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