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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a digest of yesterday's departmental meeting
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as in review
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 to classify
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 to summarize
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 digest
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The breaths stimulate your vagus nerve, which flips on the opposite response: the aptly named rest and digest—which regulates both brain and gut.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Aug. 2025
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Treasury yields continued to dip on Thursday as investors digested more weak data on the labor market.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Breathwork Detox builds on this simplicity by guiding teams through rhythmic breathing patterns designed to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the body's rest-and-digest mode.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
The breaths stimulate your vagus nerve, which flips on the opposite response: the aptly named rest and digest—which regulates both brain and gut.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Key Takeaways Clear protein has more protein and is easier to digest than regular whey protein.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Treasury yields continued to dip on Thursday as investors digested more weak data on the labor market.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
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That's the general summary of the argument insider Robert Murray of FanSided made on Monday, when suggesting that the slugger could ditch Philadelphia for one of his former clubs.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both products can also provide summaries of text conversations in threads and channels.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But when combined with strong internal practices, like regular reviews of user activity, employee training and attention to access control, these partnerships can become a force multiplier.—
Ro'ee Margalit,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Regional Task Force on Homelessness releases monthly data summarizing the number of individuals losing a place to stay for the first time.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now, even lighthearted comments can be captured, summarized and circulated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Charlie Kirk Show, which recorded over 750 episodes and has been ranked in the top 10 of Apple podcasts, is known for conservative takes on politics.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Innovating Under Constraints What distinguishes Aravind is not merely his technical expertise, but his strategic approach.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The platform delivers several breakthrough capabilities that distinguish it from traditional object storage solutions.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The basket of other updates will be relegated to an omni quarterly update.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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To make room, the 2025–26 campaign will promote two teams from the second tier while relegating just one through a new playoff system.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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A number of rare and valuable Pokémon are unfortunately shiny locked, and typically the only way to obtain shiny versions of these Pokémon is to wait for a future game, or hope that developer Game Freak distributes them as a gift.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their recommendations often determine if insurance companies cover the vaccine free of charge for a patient and if pharmacies readily distribute them.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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