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
Meals and snacks high in protein and fiber slow digestion and prevent blood sugar spikes and dips.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Probiotic foods Probiotics are living microorganisms that benefit gut health by supporting digestion and immune function, restoring balance to your gut microbiome, and replenishing healthy gut bacteria.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Each treat is loaded with five probiotic strains, two prebiotic strains, omega fatty acids and other beneficial enzymes to aid in digestion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Supplements Deals Spring forward aside, the time is right to improve digestion, rest, and overall well-being.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Probiotic foods Probiotics are living microorganisms that benefit gut health by supporting digestion and immune function, restoring balance to your gut microbiome, and replenishing healthy gut bacteria.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Each treat is loaded with five probiotic strains, two prebiotic strains, omega fatty acids and other beneficial enzymes to aid in digestion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Supplements Deals Spring forward aside, the time is right to improve digestion, rest, and overall well-being.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 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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My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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The protesters believed that immigrant children should be allowed to go to school in their own communities, rather than being transferred in the name of assimilation.—
Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Essentially, the intestine gives priority to glucose absorption, putting uptake of essential nutrients like amino acids and fats in the back of the queue.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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The hospital previously made social workers and counselors available to unit nurses, but uptake for their services was low, Murray said.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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At a fan convention in Los Angeles in 2017, North expressed his appreciation for fans of Dennis the Menace.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Taking into account dividends and investment appreciation over time, Forbes estimates Prenosil has at least $280 million in wealth outside her Dick’s stock.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The researchers found that, surprisingly, tapping – either on its own or along to a beat – delivered better speech comprehension, while just listening to a beat without a physical response was not as impactful.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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This boldness is informed by a profound comprehension of capabilities and a steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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