BOWDLERIZATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

bowdlerizations

noun

plural of bowdlerization

as in summaries

a shortened version of a written work this bowdlerization of "Moby Dick" simply eliminates all the chapters on whaling and cetology

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To absolutely no one’s surprise, Google’s search-result AI summaries have led to a drop in traffic for everyone, Ars included.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026
At a Glance creates bullet-point summaries of existing articles, while BBC Style Assist helps edit regional stories in the broadcaster’s signature style and voice.

— Milad Jalalian Ebrahimi, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Definition of summaries

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The recall notice includes brand abbreviations and some product descriptions, including use-by dates, but does not mention specific retailers, restaurants or product names.

— Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
One of football betting’s favourite abbreviations and the concept is refreshingly uncomplicated.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 June 2026

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Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness Season 3, starring Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman, is here, and Rotten Tomatoes critics in early reviews are engaged in the new episodes in the espionage series.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The general ennui continued, with Jackie Young and Bueckers getting shots up during replay reviews and timeouts in the third quarter.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of reviews

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What organizations choose to do with that data, and who is accountable for the decision, is the question the surveys do not answer.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
For more than a decade, researchers have tracked blacktip sharks along the East Coast using aerial surveys and satellite tags.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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