as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the professor told the students that their papers should not recapitulate the whole plot but should rather discuss in detail one particular incident they thought was interesting
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Recent Examples of recapitulated
Literacy changed human consciousness, a transformation that is recapitulated with each child who learns to read and write.
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Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapitulated
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The property experience, the digital experience and the value proposition all become searchable, summarized and compared.
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The really fascinating thing to me was that this letter was sent the same day that the meeting happened that the memo summarized.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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The letter outlined that many food and household products available today would remain, alongside the gas station, while other items and services like clothing, major electronics, the pharmacy and the food court would not be offered.
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“Recapitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapitulated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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