as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
in summing up the evidence against the defendant, the district attorney presented fact after damning fact
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Recent Examples of sums up
Nothing sums up better why Manchester City signed him last summer.
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Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This saying sums up Hulu’s Tell Me Lies perfectly.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That last one sums up the state of the Dolphins.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
In a recent interview, Tyler, the Creator sums up the current moment best.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The line, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you, sums up the essence of the verse.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
And that that sums up my position, too.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
That sums up this cake deliciously—and the two glazes just put it over the top.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Which sums up Lanthimos’ films in a nutshell, really.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This saying sums up Hulu’s Tell Me Lies perfectly.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That last one sums up the state of the Dolphins.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
In a recent interview, Tyler, the Creator sums up the current moment best.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The line, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you, sums up the essence of the verse.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
And that that sums up my position, too.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
That sums up this cake deliciously—and the two glazes just put it over the top.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Which sums up Lanthimos’ films in a nutshell, really.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums up
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With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Through documentary works and material, the exhibition outlines the complex interplay between traditional Chinese philosophies and the new worldview forged by intelligent machines.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the American health care system isn't set up to help people get through it, Mauldin outlines in the book, by way of inaccessible health care, lack of caregiver supports, expensive treatments and an overall de-valuing of sick people and those with disabilities.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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