RECAPITULATED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

recapitulated

verb

past tense of recapitulate

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 Literacy changed human consciousness, a transformation that is recapitulated with each child who learns to read and write. —

Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 There is a main theme , recapitulated, echoed , enhanced by its variations, many movements, intrigue, in the melodies. —

Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026

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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, 30 Mar. 2026
In the late afternoon prior to the shooting, the pair were arguing then went upstairs to move away from the children, who stayed on the first floor, according to an account from the eldest child that was summarized in the affidavit.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026