DIGESTING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

digesting

verb

present participle of digest

as in classifying

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 summarizing

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 digesting Whole-grain or sourdough toast adds fiber and slow-digesting carbs that stabilize blood sugar, while the protein in eggs further slows digestion, preventing energy crashes. —

Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026 Oats deliver steady energy with slow-digesting carbs and soluble fiber that support heart health and blood sugar balance. —

Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026 San Antonio won, while a Wizards executive sat quietly in shock, digesting the misfortune. —

Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 11 May 2026 But before the regular season gets underway, Thomas is focused on digesting the Chiefs’ playbook and adjusting to life one week after being drafted. —

Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 Meanwhile, casein is a slow-digesting protein but provides a sustained release of amino acids into the blood sugar. —

Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 The weekly stochastics are not overbought, and MSFT has been digesting its gains in a neutral consolidation phase. —

Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 Parents across the country are dealing with sticker shock after a weekend spent digesting admission prices at AAU tournaments from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee. —

Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends. —

Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

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There's an emerging market for concierge and longevity clinics, where physicians are offering unregulated peptides by classifying them as supplements rather than as drugs to enhance specific functions rather than treat disease.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
But as other reality-TV subgenres similarly flourished over the two-plus decades since, the Emmys responded by micro-classifying the shows and pushing most of them to the Creative Arts ceremony.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026