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

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

Explore each team’s dedicated guide for a 2025 recap, a digest of 2026 offseason moves and new players looking to make an impact — plus full schedules and data insights to help your fantasy lineup. — Nbc Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Curry memorably starred as Wadsworth, the butler for the evening’s mysterious host, who must deliver a challenging monologue that serves as a recap of the events. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

As Renna recapped his experience, a line of fans formed over his shoulder as people waited for a chance to take a photo with the actor best known for starring in another beloved baseball classic — The Sandlot. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Strong, Fishel, and Friedle now host Pod Meets World, which just finished recapping Boy Meets World and will start recapping Girl Meets World next week. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026