RECAP Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

recap 1 of 2

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

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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

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Recent Examples of recap

Noun

Here's a recap of Wednesday's key moments. —

Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 20 May 2026 Here’s a recap of every race in Saturday’s program on 2026 Preakness Day at Laurel Park. —

Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026

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No recapping Gannon’s successful tenure as Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator in 2021-’22, one in which the Eagles reached the Super Bowl during his final season. —

Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 In the letter, Adams, then a U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, recapped his meeting with King George III at St. James's Palace, per Buckingham Palace. —

Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recap

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recap

Noun

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.

— Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The 192-page document, written by Paul Rivera, a Democratic consultant unaffiliated with the Biden and Harris campaigns, lacks key sections, including a conclusion and an executive summary.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026