as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised
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as in summarizes
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 recaps
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Victory+ package will include a 24/7 Lynx hub that will feature non-game content such as game highlights and recaps, behind-the-scenes storytelling and player features.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
That’s where the memories happen — the late-night conversations, the morning coffee recaps, the impromptu dance parties.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
And catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Across the room, there were groups of players engaging in detailed offseason recaps.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Besides the teams’ own social media output, captured from inside the track, and F1 itself issuing some recaps, the primary footage of the test has come through ultra-zoomed videos captured by those staking out the nearby hills.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Noun
With only 48 passengers, rapport is quickly established thanks to family style pre-dinner drinks and snacks and nightly group recaps and briefing sessions led by the crew.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Victory+ package will include a 24/7 Lynx hub that will feature non-game content such as game highlights and recaps, behind-the-scenes storytelling and player features.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter.
—The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
That’s where the memories happen — the late-night conversations, the morning coffee recaps, the impromptu dance parties.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
And catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Across the room, there were groups of players engaging in detailed offseason recaps.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Besides the teams’ own social media output, captured from inside the track, and F1 itself issuing some recaps, the primary footage of the test has come through ultra-zoomed videos captured by those staking out the nearby hills.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC’s Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recaps
Noun
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In recent years, the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has been reviewing these historic documents and has released public summaries and reviews to the public.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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New summaries are added regularly, and the lifetime subscription unlocks the full library without ongoing fees.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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The regulations are part of the village’s larger process to produce a comprehensive plan that outlines zoning and applicable business uses for land development and commercial business occupancies.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The agreement, which stems from a union grievance filed in November 2023, outlines the conditions under which a teacher accused of misconduct with a student, employee or adult may be reassigned.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Recaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recaps. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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