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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapitulated
Verb
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In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eden outlined how, by crippling universities over charges of antisemitism, McMahon could also achieve larger goals.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Continuing about contrasts, Lighton outlined the decision to have Colin’s character be part of a barbershop quartet in the movie, rather than part of a Mensa group, the latter of which is used in the novella.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Recapitulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapitulated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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