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 its name suggests, resistant starch is a kind of starch, or string of glucose molecules, that resists digestion.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Focus on the right foods Directly influencing mood, sleep, and both the locomotor (musculoskeletal) and circulatory systems, as well as the body’s defense system, the effects of microbiota extend far beyond the intestines and their impact on digestion.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Eating foods that reduce inflammation may improve gut health and digestion.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Liver enzymes are essential for processing nutrients, removing harmful substances, and helping digestion.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 29 May 2025
Focus on the right foods Directly influencing mood, sleep, and both the locomotor (musculoskeletal) and circulatory systems, as well as the body’s defense system, the effects of microbiota extend far beyond the intestines and their impact on digestion.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Eating foods that reduce inflammation may improve gut health and digestion.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Liver enzymes are essential for processing nutrients, removing harmful substances, and helping digestion.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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The fiber in fruit slows digestion and the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which helps reduce post-meal blood sugar levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
12 June 2025
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This is due to a loss of the hormone estrogen, which can decrease calcium absorption in the body.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2025
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Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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The actor slash producer took the position in January and spent the last six months getting a better understanding of the industry structures in place at TIFF, both to continue to deliver programs that are already considered successful and to be able to tweak whatever wasn’t fully working.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Indigenous tribes, too, were the targets of white supremacist violence, as well as forcible institutional assimilation, particularly for Indigenous children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Khan has long explored the topics of immigration and assimilation in his music, from the album Kites in 2017 to a double EP, Denied / Approved in 2021.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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And long-term uptake by these customers is in turn critical for tech companies evaluating the effectiveness of their investments in sports.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Related Stories The lack of incentive to change is why, despite a flurry of innovation funding rounds, demonstration projects and technology partnerships, the uptake of textile-to-textile recycling has remained recalcitrantly in the pilot stage.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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Phoebe Merrick says living in New Zealand has given her a greater appreciation of work-life balance.—
Jennifer Liu
Zachary Green,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Environmental benefits also remain a key motivator, along with a growing appreciation for the smooth, quiet driving experience and the high-tech features found in many modern EVs.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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With layout, a clear visual hierarchy and white space improve comprehension.—
Farzana Abdulhusein,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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