Synonyms of recaps

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noun

plural of recap

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• outlines
• synopses
• summae
• rundowns
• summarizations
• roundups
• recapitulations
• précis
• résumés
• digests
• briefs
• wrap-ups
• inventories
• abstracts
• summings-up
• encapsulations
• breviaries
• sums
• conspectuses
• run-throughs
• capsules
• sum-ups
• epitomes
• abbreviations
• compendiums
• condensations
• abridgments
• compends
• shortenings
• curtailments
• rehashes
• epilogues
• reprises
• simplifications
• conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• supplements
• enlargements
• amplifications
• addenda

recaps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recap

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• outlines
• recapitulates
• reprises
• briefs
• digests
• sums up
• synopsizes
• boils down
• encapsulates
• abstracts
• consolidates
• epitomizes
• wraps up
• condenses
• shortens
• abridges
• curtails
• cuts back
• simplifies
• shrinks
• streamlines
• downsizes
• concentrates
• essentializes
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• prolongs
• lengthens
• elongates
• supplements
• expands
• protracts
• amplifies
• elaborates (on or upon)
• enlarges (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recaps

Noun

Activities and entertainment On the ship, entertainment is limited to lectures by the staff and onboard research scientists, which occur throughout the day and at nightly recaps, which double as briefings for the next day's activities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Check back for morning-after recaps of weekday episodes and a Monday roundup of the weekend’s shenanigans. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 July 2026

The roundup below recaps top stories readers should know. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Both Marsden and Brons posted separate Instagram recaps filled with photos taken at the show, including their outfits and glimpses at the fashion label's new collection. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026

Follow Sabrina Reed on Forbes for more coverage of what’s airing on television, like her weekly recaps/analysis of The Vampire Lestat, and explainers on what’s happening in the entertainment industry that’s impacting consumers. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

The panels will also be broadcast over LA Times Studios Streaming, with full recaps later available on the Business by LA Times Studios hub. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 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, 14 July 2026

The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026