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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the scientist wrote a bare-bones abstract of his research and conclusions
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as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a recent college valedictorian who's been hailed as the very abstract of what's right with today's young people
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as in distracts
to draw the attention or mind to something else
personal problems abstracted him so persistently that he struggled to keep his mind on his work
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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs
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Recent Examples of abstracts
Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 May 2026
In addition, the Times learned that FDA officials did not allow agency scientists to submit two abstracts for studies on Shingrix, a shingles vaccine, to a major drug safety conference.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Upstairs, the 49 rooms channel Arts and Crafts style with botanical fabrics, jade-green onyx bathrooms, and a strong showing of Texas artists, including Howard Sherman, whose large-scale abstracts anchor the walls.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Some are abstracts, simple and colorful design that stand out brightly from the more complex or realistic pieces.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Confusion and multiple meanings In a 2020 study, Barnett and his colleague Zoe Doubleday analyzed 24 million scientific article titles and 18 million abstracts published between 1950 and 2019, tracking trends in acronym use.
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Graphic murals, on the other hand, like bold abstracts or large-scale shapes, tend to require a more intentional approach.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These abstracts allow the public to see what research public funding is being used for.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, florals paired with subtle geometrics, or landscapes with tonal abstracts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Williams abstracts those qualities.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
The New York Times first reported Tuesday that two COVID vaccine papers and abstracts of studies on a shingles vaccine were blocked by FDA officials.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 May 2026
In addition, the Times learned that FDA officials did not allow agency scientists to submit two abstracts for studies on Shingrix, a shingles vaccine, to a major drug safety conference.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Upstairs, the 49 rooms channel Arts and Crafts style with botanical fabrics, jade-green onyx bathrooms, and a strong showing of Texas artists, including Howard Sherman, whose large-scale abstracts anchor the walls.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Some are abstracts, simple and colorful design that stand out brightly from the more complex or realistic pieces.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Confusion and multiple meanings In a 2020 study, Barnett and his colleague Zoe Doubleday analyzed 24 million scientific article titles and 18 million abstracts published between 1950 and 2019, tracking trends in acronym use.
—Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Graphic murals, on the other hand, like bold abstracts or large-scale shapes, tend to require a more intentional approach.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These abstracts allow the public to see what research public funding is being used for.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, florals paired with subtle geometrics, or landscapes with tonal abstracts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Assuming most major cloud vendors now offer comparable core functionalities, Sky Computing abstracts the underlying infrastructure.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Williams abstracts those qualities.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstracts
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In the report, the auditor general points out multiple concerning examples of mistakes in those summaries that could have a direct and negative impact on a patient’s subsequent care.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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On Thursday evening, the two attended a state banquet in Beijing, and both countries released readouts, or summaries of that private meeting.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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We are told that raising these questions distracts from the issues that matter, such as rising costs, persistent crime and the condition of our city.—
Mark Conway,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Or maybe a still-working phonograph of Edison’s invention distracts you, until a wall of portraits of 1920s electrical manufacturing workers pulls your gaze in a new direction.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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The research, published in Nature analyzed more than a million daily satellite images from NASA’s Black Marble dataset between 2014 and 2022, tracking changes in artificial light across the inhabited world.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The photo sets included a range of images, with examples of skyline views, street scenes, landmarks, local architecture, and slices of neighborhood life, and prioritized filter-free images shot in natural daylight to accurately reflect the look of each place.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Using proprietary technology, such as its allocation engine, Debrand facilitates the management of unsellable inventory and returns—something the Canadian hub said diverts textile waste from landfills and promotes circularity in the fashion industry, as evidenced by the brand case studies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both charming decoration and functional solution, the rain chain diverts rainwater from the roof and gutters, transforming it into a beautiful water feature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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The federal case outlines an alleged scheme in which the Chinese used Wang to burnish their country’s image.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The pharmaceutical industry is negotiating the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Act Fee, which outlines the fees the FDA collects from drugmakers to fund its reviews.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Following the deaths last week of two franchise icons, Braves fans gathered Tuesday night at Truist Park to honor the lives of former manager Bobby Cox and former owner Ted Turner at the team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Abstracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstracts. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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