as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
a run-down old house that really should be torn down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of rundown
Ivana Saric, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Here's a rundown of what's left out: GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Medical devices overseen by the FDA: Your smart pacemaker won't be getting the mark.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Eggers’ script follows the earlier plot, in which naive young clerk Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is sent to obtain the reclusive Orlok’s signature on the deed of a run-down mansion in town.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Lions were able to run down the clock and kick the winning field goal as time expired.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Here's a rundown of the most noteworthy: Withdrawing from the World Health Organization, which would mean the U.S. no longer provides funds to the agency or participates in its global health efforts.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Here's a rundown of what's left out: GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Medical devices overseen by the FDA: Your smart pacemaker won't be getting the mark.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Once the police have deposited Elwood in Nickel’s run-down barracks for Black inmates, Ross extends the dramatic force of his method while expanding its intellectual scope.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Eggers’ script follows the earlier plot, in which naive young clerk Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is sent to obtain the reclusive Orlok’s signature on the deed of a run-down mansion in town.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Simeone set off running down the sideline to join in the celebrations, while Alonso just turned coolly on his heel and walked away in the other direction, keeping his thoughts and emotions to himself.
—Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The Lions were able to run down the clock and kick the winning field goal as time expired.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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According to a summary of the bill, schools would essentially be on the hook for paying their graduates’ loans back if those students didn’t end up earning as much money as the college predicted.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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For a summary of performers and presenters on Premiere Ceremony, go here.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, Birge’s renovation of a dilapidated house, taken down to the studs, isn’t everyone’s experience, but anyone who has done even a minor home makeover can relate.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Eagles were able to rest their starters and still coast against the dilapidated Giants.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most cases were blamed on direct contact with sick animals, except for three that have befuddled investigators who failed to identify a likely source.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bennett collected samples of the mold and started feeling terribly sick during her research.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The effort to find the right engine and tail rotor from the Black Hawk continues, the agency said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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After two and four months the researchers checked back in and found evidence of successful teeth growth in around 50% of the pigs.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But in October, 2023, Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar, whose office prosecutes crimes across the county, decided to drop charges after a motion to dismiss was filed by the defense.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Along with pardoning some 1,500 Jan. 6 convicts, Trump’s DOJ moved to dismiss all pending Jan. 6 prosecutions in the District of Columbia.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If coordinated correctly, Trump’s tariff threats offer an enormous opportunity for America’s neglected waterfront.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers also met to better understand the difficulties counties face in finding temporary placements for neglected and special needs children.—
Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.—
Adam Taylor,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2024
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Story will be a free agent and at this stage why would an accomplished player stay with the poorly run Rockies?—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
27 Mar. 2021
Verb
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However, upon learning about her decision to proceed with the surgery, her boyfriend's stance shifted.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Actors who have worked with Kelce describe him as eager to learn and a pleasure to be around on set – something that might sound very familiar to his football coaches over his career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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