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
The vagus nerve is the main nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls key involuntary body functions like your heart rate, digestion, immune system, and even your mood.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 May 2025
This cycle influences eating habits, digestion, and hormonal regulation—all of which affect your overall health.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 May 2025
At ground level, the gas buildup in our intestines produced by the digestion process is under approximately 14 pounds per square inch (PSI).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
In the digestive system, these helpful microbes aid digestion.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 May 2025
This cycle influences eating habits, digestion, and hormonal regulation—all of which affect your overall health.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 May 2025
At ground level, the gas buildup in our intestines produced by the digestion process is under approximately 14 pounds per square inch (PSI).
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
In the digestive system, these helpful microbes aid digestion.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestion
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The time of day or taking it with food does not affect biotin absorption, but may be a consideration for other nutrients in combination supplements.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Beta-glucan blocks cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract and increases its excretion through the stool, which helps lower cholesterol levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 May 2025
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And the clear understanding on the part of Spielberg of what Stanley Kubrick used to call the submersible units of narrative.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Without mutual understanding, both can feel unseen or misunderstood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Beginning in the 1860s and over the next hundred years, many Native children across the country were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, often run by the Catholic Church, as a means of assimilation.—
Nicholas Cannariato,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This is where the dissonance begins to crack open: Sherald’s figures are wholly themselves, and yet the abstraction of color risks a kind of visual assimilation.—
Najha Zigbi-Johnson,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
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The drugs are costly however, running $1,000 a month and up in the U.S., and are often not covered by insurance, which limits their uptake.—
Catherine Arnst,
Quartz,
13 May 2025
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However, uptake of material design in apps has been modest so far.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
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Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These strategic investments can lead to higher rental rates and property appreciation, directly benefiting the investor's bottom line. • Risk Management: Identifying, assessing and mitigating risks associated with the property and market fluctuations is a critical function.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The most significant change brought about by this approach moves learning focus from content dissemination toward active engagement and comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The goal, as a viewer, was to absorb the barrage of stimuli and forgo active comprehension.—
Andrew Lampert,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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