Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Chronic stress is widely known to throw digestion off balance, leading to symptoms like diarrhea or constipation.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Freidenberg described what happened to her body as she starved, including her loss of hips and breasts and the ways in which her digestion and other bodily processes changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It has also been suggested that it could speed up digestion and help lower blood glucose levels, leading some to view it as a potential aid for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The digestion since 2022 was preceded by a firm uptrend dating to 2017, which bodes well:

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Dwarf digestion, due to its accelerated rate, can be quite explosive.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




Vocabulary lists containing digestion