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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Planning Commissioner Joe Blum succinctly summarized the city’s conundrum, per a VoiceofOC report.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Los Gatos has had a policy to use action-only minutes for town council meetings since 2001, but the minutes still summarized comments on all items.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Entryways and showers are outlined in funky, geometric black-and-white patterns, while bathroom floors and counters are a jaunty terrazzo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The report outlined recommendations for maintaining the momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Recapitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapitulated. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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