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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
Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Now read the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung, and smartphone headlines in Forbes’ weekly Android Circuit news digest...
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
Then delivered a sight needing a moment to digest: Bennett celebrating the game-winner with his one-time rival.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
News What passed on Crossover Day at the Georgia General Assembly
Mar 7, 2025
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Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Atlanta.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Now read the latest Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung, and smartphone headlines in Forbes’ weekly Android Circuit news digest...
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Most prebiotic sodas contain the fiber inulin, which experts say can be hard to digest and — according to early animal studies and a case study — potentially carcinogenic.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
Then delivered a sight needing a moment to digest: Bennett celebrating the game-winner with his one-time rival.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest
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Write your summary like a human, not a corporation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The subtleties of Baer’s composition in relationship to the flanks defy easy summary.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Each review was first published in my free weekly newsletter on Sacramento-area food and drink happenings.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the Western Santa Cruz tortoises as critically endangered, estimating approximately 3,400 tortoises remained as of 2010.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Kelley Reardon, an expert on organizational politics, classifies political environments from minimally to pathologically politicized.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sentencing memorandum, filed in U.S. District Court on April 2 and reviewed by OL, summarizes a massive trafficking network primarily coordinate by Waldrop, who worked with wildlife importers to obtain species from all over the world.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each technique is briefly summarized, and a handy link is provided to my detailed coverage that explains how the technique is actively performed and carefully notes the necessary ins and outs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Part of that is the spotlight placed on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the only two players ahead of him in the world ranking.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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UConn finished ranked below Louisville (21), Clemson (22) and Memphis (25), all of whom lost in the tournament’s first round.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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This capability distinguishes good hires from great ones in an environment where knowledge is readily available.—
Bing Yu Yap,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Senior midfielder Chelsea Fuentes, a captain like Lopez, said her teammate’s desire for excellence distinguishes every part of her game.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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There followed a surreal half-time chat between Chapman and Poyet about his dismissal, with the game relegated to a sideshow, as fellow pundit Efan Ekoku shifted awkwardly in his seat.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The herb once relegated to savory cooking has begun popping up in cocktails, as more bartenders enlist its unique flavor to liven up recipes.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration officially began to stop federal funds from being distributed to the state of Maine due to the governor’s refusal to prohibit males from competing in female sports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a Wednesday research note distributed earlier, Kai Wang suggests investors stick with stocks that benefit from any future stimulus from China.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Digest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digest. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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