as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the professor told the students that their papers should not recapitulate the whole plot but should rather discuss in detail one particular incident they thought was interesting
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Recent Examples of recapitulated
There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapitulated
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hearings are ostensibly intended to gather information, all of which will be summarized in a white paper being written by researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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State and education leaders in Texas and Florida outlined significant consequences for students and educators related to student walkouts.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, our goal has been to bring meaningful, positive impact to the city through the transformative Bahia Mar redevelopment, paired with the CDD’s commitment to fund the offsite public improvements outlined in the interlocal agreement.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Recapitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapitulated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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