as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised
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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Recent Examples of recaps
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
The roundup below recaps top stories readers should know.
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Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Both Marsden and Brons posted separate Instagram recaps filled with photos taken at the show, including their outfits and glimpses at the fashion label's new collection.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Follow Sabrina Reed on Forbes for more coverage of what’s airing on television, like her weekly recaps/analysis of The Vampire Lestat, and explainers on what’s happening in the entertainment industry that’s impacting consumers.
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Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The panels will also be broadcast over LA Times Studios Streaming, with full recaps later available on the Business by LA Times Studios hub.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Athletic will provide daily recaps of the World Cup’s biggest talking points throughout the tournament.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
Noun
Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
The roundup below recaps top stories readers should know.
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Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Both Marsden and Brons posted separate Instagram recaps filled with photos taken at the show, including their outfits and glimpses at the fashion label's new collection.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Follow Sabrina Reed on Forbes for more coverage of what’s airing on television, like her weekly recaps/analysis of The Vampire Lestat, and explainers on what’s happening in the entertainment industry that’s impacting consumers.
—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The panels will also be broadcast over LA Times Studios Streaming, with full recaps later available on the Business by LA Times Studios hub.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The Athletic will provide daily recaps of the World Cup’s biggest talking points throughout the tournament.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recaps
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Speaking of data, the system can also sync with an Apple Watch to display session summaries that include statistics like duration, shot count and calories burned.
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Although the court livestreams the audio of oral arguments, that’s not the case for the summaries the justices give of their opinions.
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That pretty much summarizes the film’s plot.
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The tool summarizes conversations across Slack channels, extracting insights from messages, documents and files.
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Rather, the department outlines a checklist developers must complete to get a stamp of recommendation from city staffers before going before the Commission.
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The law outlines an appeals process and allows for people on the registry to apply for expungement after three years.
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