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
• brief
• summa
• synopsis
• 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

Catch up to the latest reaction and recap how the debates unfolded. —Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

For more coverage of the Women's Global Impact Forum, read ’s full recap of the day's events. —Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Verb

Conklin set the stage for these investigations by recapping some of the events last year that led up to them. —Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026

To recap: the conditions are Not Great, Bob for ethnic studies across the board. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026