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
In a webinar this week, Kendall Becker, Trendalytics fashion and beauty director, recapped the biggest trends of the season, diving into color, fabric, print and key items.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in November 2021, the Duchess of Sussex recapped what Archie and Lilibet were for Halloween a few weeks before.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel recapped his week on social media while hanging with Drake.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 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, 3 Oct. 2025
In Politico, Adam Wren watched and recapped the House Democrats’ shutdown livestream.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
After discussing the circumstances surrounding the making of this particular season finale on a previous episode, Charmed stars Brian Krause and Drew Fuller recapped the episode on their podcast The House of Halliwell.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
The Atlas star recently recapped her summer getaway trip to the Hamptons via Instagram, sharing a selfie with Emme.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The post recapped his own previous comments about being open to a WWE return.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in November 2021, the Duchess of Sussex recapped what Archie and Lilibet were for Halloween a few weeks before.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Earlier this week, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel recapped his week on social media while hanging with Drake.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 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, 3 Oct. 2025
In Politico, Adam Wren watched and recapped the House Democrats’ shutdown livestream.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
After discussing the circumstances surrounding the making of this particular season finale on a previous episode, Charmed stars Brian Krause and Drew Fuller recapped the episode on their podcast The House of Halliwell.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
The Atlas star recently recapped her summer getaway trip to the Hamptons via Instagram, sharing a selfie with Emme.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The post recapped his own previous comments about being open to a WWE return.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recapped
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Bower summarized that reporting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), prompting Halligan’s outreach.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The final minute of the first half pretty much summarized the opening 24 minutes of Wednesday’s tilt between Class 6A powers Lakeville South and Rosemount.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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