as in outlining
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 summarizing
The cache also included email correspondence between prosecutors, printouts of thousands of emails that Epstein either sent or received, news clippings and reports written by FBI agents summarizing their interviews with witnesses and alleged victims in the investigation.
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Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Copilot is integrated into each of these and can help do anything from analyzing data, building presentations faster, and summarizing emails on Outlook.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Some users asked Claude to complete tasks end-to-end, such as translating text and summarizing documents, while others worked with the system iteratively, using it to draft, refine or explore ideas alongside human judgment.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Health Department would publish an annual report summarizing the findings.
—Maddy Keyes, The Frontier, 22 Jan. 2026
Where does one start in summarizing such a speech?
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
After a vocal break, the jam ends with Bonamassa playing his own lyrical solo, summarizing everything that came before it with deft, dexterous blues playing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
In the days leading up to his sentencing hearing, Harris penned a letter to Judge White, summarizing his life as a tale of obstacles overcome, traumatic experiences and regret.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 Jan. 2026
Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Copilot is integrated into each of these and can help do anything from analyzing data, building presentations faster, and summarizing emails on Outlook.
—Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Some users asked Claude to complete tasks end-to-end, such as translating text and summarizing documents, while others worked with the system iteratively, using it to draft, refine or explore ideas alongside human judgment.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The Health Department would publish an annual report summarizing the findings.
—Maddy Keyes, The Frontier, 22 Jan. 2026
Where does one start in summarizing such a speech?
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
After a vocal break, the jam ends with Bonamassa playing his own lyrical solo, summarizing everything that came before it with deft, dexterous blues playing.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
In the days leading up to his sentencing hearing, Harris penned a letter to Judge White, summarizing his life as a tale of obstacles overcome, traumatic experiences and regret.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarizing
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Instead of simply outlining Eminem’s life, his fans play a large role in sharing what his music has meant to them throughout the decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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As previously reported by the Daily News, the USDOT sent a letter to the Gateway Development Commission and the MTA last month, outlining changes to its contracting practices that would be required to restore funding.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbs and a source of protein.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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That is where the Broncos sit today, uncomfortably digesting how Sean Payton’s decision to go for it in the second quarter cost Denver a chance to go to its ninth Super Bowl.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Summarizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarizing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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