as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Recent Examples of recapped
Marissa has those details, and our colleagues at USA TODAY have the rest of the SOTU recapped.
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Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 25 Feb. 2026
At the medal ceremony, the Russian compatriots exchanged cool handshakes as TV commentators recapped their sordid history.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
When Abrams and Vogue recapped the night with carousels of pics, both led with images of Storrie.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
This past July, Teigen recapped her special date night at home with her husband Legend, which was planned by their daughter Luna.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In what is scheduled to be his final press conference as mayor, Duggan on Tuesday recapped the city's 2024-25 fiscal year and the city's budget surplus, which has grown from $60 million projected in September to more than $105 million, and explained what steps led to the large surplus.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Menzies started a new YouTube channel and recapped his recent history, sharing how the initial injury happened.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
In April 2011, leaders of both parties came to an agreement following weeks of difficult negotiations and ultimately averted a government shutdown, as recapped by President Barack Obama.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 25 Feb. 2026
At the medal ceremony, the Russian compatriots exchanged cool handshakes as TV commentators recapped their sordid history.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 3 Feb. 2026
When Abrams and Vogue recapped the night with carousels of pics, both led with images of Storrie.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.
—Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
This past July, Teigen recapped her special date night at home with her husband Legend, which was planned by their daughter Luna.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In what is scheduled to be his final press conference as mayor, Duggan on Tuesday recapped the city's 2024-25 fiscal year and the city's budget surplus, which has grown from $60 million projected in September to more than $105 million, and explained what steps led to the large surplus.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Menzies started a new YouTube channel and recapped his recent history, sharing how the initial injury happened.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
In April 2011, leaders of both parties came to an agreement following weeks of difficult negotiations and ultimately averted a government shutdown, as recapped by President Barack Obama.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapped
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In an interview with a local reporter, Emerald once summarized the philosophy behind the blockade with perfect succinctness.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 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,
2 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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