as in summarizes
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 recapitulates
Raven’s marvel of a case study recapitulates the dissonance whereby cycles—political, social, structural, ecological—continue, monuments are created and destroyed and momentum is incited and frustrated, all while costs continue to mount.
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Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapitulates
Verb
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The announcement comes as the museum outlines an ambitious slate of exhibitions through 2027.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the annual address, delivered before a joint session of Congress, the President traditionally gives remarks on the condition of the country and outlines legislative goals.—
TIME Video,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Recapitulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recapitulates. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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