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
Chamomile — Relaxation, digestion (sun to partial shade).
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2025
The probiotics produced during fermentation can support gut health by promoting healthy digestion.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition, nuts are a good source of fiber and can slow down digestion, make someone feel fuller for longer and slow down the rise in blood sugar.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2025
The probiotics produced during fermentation can support gut health by promoting healthy digestion.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition, nuts are a good source of fiber and can slow down digestion, make someone feel fuller for longer and slow down the rise in blood sugar.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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Taking supplements with food may improve absorption and prevent stomach upset that can sometimes occur when taking supplements on an empty stomach.40 One popular way people enjoy turmeric and magnesium is by making turmeric and magnesium lemonade.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Try adding black pepper or a source of fat to your turmeric coffee to help boost its absorption.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Despite the entrenched ethical norms of the legal profession, educational institutions at every level should devise strategies designed to improve the public’s understanding of government and its critical intersection with the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Critically, lenders give buyers a big-picture understanding of what their monthly payment will look like under various loan configurations, taking into account sales price tiers, interest rates, property taxes and insurance.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Since then there has been a gradual shift in Fitbit strategy, and an assimilation of Fitbit into Google, including its website.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In his writing, Fink compassionately addressed subjects like women’s participation in tefillin wrapping, assimilation, discrimination and how the Orthodox world treats the LGBTQ community — taking positions that were often at odds with mainstream Orthodox Jewish thought.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The agreement with Eion includes new soil sampling research, which is helped along by olivine's relatively fast CO2 uptake when spread on fields.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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The app’s rapid uptake—over one million downloads in 15 hours—highlights a demand for digital wellness tools.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lopez was moved to tears while addressing the crowd at the Sundance premiere and expressed her appreciation for being involved in the movie musical.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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All expressed immense appreciation for the resources the agency has provided and voiced disappointment at the prospect of its diminishment.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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It is borne of a need to believe in something beyond what can be explained, a longing for proof that some force beyond our comprehension exists.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether indulging in fiction, philosophy, poetry, or non-fiction, many readers find that cannabis enhances comprehension and engagement.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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