as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
a run-down old house that really should be torn down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of rundown
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Smith broke for home and stopped about 30 feet from the plate in hopes of getting caught in a rundown long enough for Pages to advance to second.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Speculation about Justin’s declining health has spiked after his public appearances have shown him looking tired and run-down.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here’s our run down of the eight biggest moments of Glastonbury 2025.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Noun
This post and infographic, which offers a detailed rundown of the types of distribution plans available to filmmakers today, is a great starting point.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Smith broke for home and stopped about 30 feet from the plate in hopes of getting caught in a rundown long enough for Pages to advance to second.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
Adjective
Practical Solutions For Better Sleep What to Expect parenting experts note that new fathers commonly experience emotional exhaustion and feeling run-down due to sleep deprivation.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Speculation about Justin’s declining health has spiked after his public appearances have shown him looking tired and run-down.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
Verb
Rhett popped out of his seat and ran down the stairs, but in the process, landed on his ankle painfully and limped to the stage.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Here’s our run down of the eight biggest moments of Glastonbury 2025.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
Noun
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This pick comes with a concise summary, not a full Long Idea report.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Being confirmed required the ability to read and interpret the Bible and Martin Luther’s Catechism, a summary of the Lutheran Church’s beliefs.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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But Spencer said replacing old, dilapidated buildings with newer ones could also put the district in a better position to compete with charter schools.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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That made staying in Oakland untenable for the franchise, which played its final season in the dilapidated stadium last year.—
W.G. Ramirez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Alaska, Michigan, and Maine are among the latest states with paid sick or family leave laws on the books.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In a series of tweets, Charli XCX dismissed the controversy and defended her creative choices.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Social media companies have already gotten several claims dismissed, including a claim of unjust enrichment, Goetz said, because Nazario failed to respond to them.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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What’s a neglected part of your ME—your health, learning, or joy?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the area where these cuts will be felt most acutely is with respect to elder abuse, which is already a neglected area of health care and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers and their partners are also working to track local residents’ health and to measure how well or poorly interventions like masks and household air filters protected them.—
Maggie Astor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.—
Adam Taylor,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2024
Verb
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Most life on Earth, including humans, learns by moving, touching, failing, and adjusting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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The key is to know yourself and schedule a vacation that fits you, not to overthink (and over-plan) things, and learn from your mistakes.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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