DIGEST Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

digest 1 of 2

noun

ˈdī-ˌjest

Definition of digest

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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digest

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verb

dī-ˈjest

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

Noun

Larry Holder has a full digest of the club’s members, which is fascinating. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The order specifies that property tax bills will combine property values, exemptions and credits from the incomplete 2026 tax digest with the 2025 millage rates. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Investors are digesting a range of concerns that are shaking sentiment around AI. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Cottage cheese also contains casein, a slow-digesting protein that may help keep you satisfied throughout the night. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for digest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for digest

Noun

In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Hatch said the current report provides a high-level summary but could include more detail about specific recommendations and what changes should follow.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of summary

Noun

There was no foul call or review on that sequence, and another loud chant followed from the crowd.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Voters in 2005 gave the green light for four-year mayoral terms beginning in 2007 but then voted in 2009 to go back to two-year mayoral terms, according to the charter review committee.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

Verb

Improvements to LinkedIn’s detection systems have resulted in a 40% decline in views of content classified as AI slop, the platform said last month.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Just 9% of Porter’s 3-point attempts were classified as wide open, the lowest share among 307 players who took at least 100 3s.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of classify

Verb

For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of summarize

Noun

These are perfect negatives of the original objects, sometimes so detailed that the outlines of wood cells are visible under a microscope.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026
As with the Loran diagram, Lichtenstein’s painting turns Madame Cézanne into a black outline, with letters and arrows diagramming her husband’s compositional choices.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The Chiefs also entered the week ranked second in EPA per rush, which would be their best mark this decade.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
After allowing four sacks and managing 33 rushing yards against the Bears, TCU ranks last in the Big 12 in rushing yards and sacks allowed.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rank

Verb

On the aesthetic front, Vanadium Grey Metallic accents on the sideview-mirror covers, the wheels, the model-designation decals on the doors, and on the badge at the rear help distinguish the latest Carrera T from its siblings.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
For Jekyll-Hyde, the costumes are crucial and add to the characterization, distinguishing the two men inhabiting the same body.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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