as in outlined
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day
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Recent Examples of summarized
Mo Dakhil, a former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, summarized that discontent in an appearance on Zach Lowe’s podcast this week.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The following is the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The department said in a statement that most of the incidents summarized in the report took place more than three years ago.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Released from custody earlier Friday after livestreaming her arrest the night before, Fort summarized for the whole matter for a crowd outside a Minnesota court.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Council members could use AI by getting questions answered, meeting documents analyzed and memos summarized as well as in guiding them in drafting questions for staff, Cosentino said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prolonged exposure affects mood regulation, sleep, attention, and immune response, as outlined in clinical research summarized by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Provinzino summarized of their argument.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The following is the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The department said in a statement that most of the incidents summarized in the report took place more than three years ago.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Released from custody earlier Friday after livestreaming her arrest the night before, Fort summarized for the whole matter for a crowd outside a Minnesota court.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Council members could use AI by getting questions answered, meeting documents analyzed and memos summarized as well as in guiding them in drafting questions for staff, Cosentino said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prolonged exposure affects mood regulation, sleep, attention, and immune response, as outlined in clinical research summarized by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Provinzino summarized of their argument.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarized
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Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators worked against a looming deadline outlined in the note, which authorities have not publicly authenticated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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From a binder on her kitchen table, Weaver took out a piece of paper that outlined her unusual arrangement.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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That don’t have to be so easily digested, thematically or in how they are told.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Summarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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