Synonyms of recap

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noun

ˈrē-ˌkap 

as in summary

a short statement of the main points

after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• summa
• rundown
• brief
• roundup
• synopsis
• sum-up
• summarization
• recapitulation
• précis
• resume
• digest
• résumé
• summing-up
• run-through
• resumé
• inventory
• wrap-up
• sum
• encapsulation
• conspectus
• capsule
• abstract
• breviary
• epitome
• compendium
• abridgement
• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• rehash
• condensation
• simplification
• reprise
• epilogue
• streamlining
• compend
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

recap

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verb

ˈrē-ˌkap 

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

please recap the highlights of the game for me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• recapitulate
• brief
• digest
• sum up
• abstract
• reprise
• boil down
• encapsulate
• consolidate
• synopsize
• wrap up
• epitomize
• condense
• shorten
• cut back
• curtail
• abridge
• simplify
• shrink
• downsize
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• supplement
• expand
• elaborate (on or upon)
• enlarge (on or upon)
• amplify
• protract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recap

Noun

Pitaro is excited about offering a personalized version of ESPN’s flagship program SportsCenter, which will leverage artificial intelligence to provide highlights, news and recaps for viewers’ favorite sports and teams. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

After the show, Peterson shared a recap via Instagram from Archer's first concert experience. —Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Verb

There’s wholesome satire from the likes of Connor Clary, who rates everything from Pride collections to political speeches on a 5-star scale, and Rob Anderson, who recaps the outlandish plots of nostalgic films, television shows and books. —Elaina Patton, NBC news, 6 July 2025

Wheeler plays 19th-century general George Custer having a raving hourlong crash-out, hallucinating (and disrobing) while recapping his life and tarnished legacy. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025