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

Only the machinations of ABC/Disney and my own rogue immune system have kept me from writing recaps here on Vulture over the last 11 years. — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

In a press release, Pearl Abyss t recaps that Crimson Desert has had 17 major updates since its release on March 19. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

In the way that entertainment websites used to dedicate manpower to recaps of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, bloggers are now committed to the happenings of Below Deck and Real Housewives. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Sure that might mean that people are searching for spoilers or recaps from the show, or trying to find out the beloved character’s fate before the actually ends. — Parents, 31 July 2026

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

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

Verb

Rafaela recaps many shows for us, particularly the Below Deck universe, and writes about movies too. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

The announcement largely recaps appearances dating to May rather than introducing new capacity, customers or performance results. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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

Here, The Athletic recaps the story so far, and highlights what to look out for next as this saga reaches its end. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

Clyburn’s history lesson on the first eight Black representatives recaps the playbook used to strip Black wealth. — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026

Weekly recaps auto-generate progress summaries. — Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Below, The Hollywood Reporter recaps the stories that defined the music business this year. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025