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
Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With that in mind, here’s a rundown of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, including the jury, the dates, and confirmed honors.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
In practical terms, that meant helping residents decide how to develop a run-down area.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
EW.com, 11 May 2025
Most players are coached to run down the center of the court to prevent rim running before spraying back out to the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The figure for the 2 1/2 weeks since the Alien Registration Requirement (ARR) kicked in was part of a rundown of actions taken by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) since President Donald Trump's return to office.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
With that in mind, here’s a rundown of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, including the jury, the dates, and confirmed honors.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Speaking of the Senate: That chamber on Monday fully passed Senate Bill 20, which seeks to crack down on chronically neglectful landlords by allowing government authorities to temporarily take control of run-down apartment buildings.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 May 2025
In practical terms, that meant helping residents decide how to develop a run-down area.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Conrad and Kevin (Paddy Considine) run down the names of possible moles who were privy to the pair's whereabouts in Antwerp.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Most players are coached to run down the center of the court to prevent rim running before spraying back out to the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Liquidity management teams adjust positions throughout the day using streaming market data, instead of waiting for end-of-day summaries.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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On the show Hill would buy dilapidated homes, fix them up and sell them for a profit.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The manager of a dilapidated building called the Workers’ Cultural Palace gives a speech about his plans for the space.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Parents might use those days to stay home with a sick child, while others might use a non-work day to help a family member in need or take a pet to the vet.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This is a vital step not just for those currently facing a terminal diagnosis, but for the many Californians who aren’t sick now but may be someday.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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By upcycling a neglected garment, Hirsch hopes to give someone the chance to experience the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into creating a piece.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 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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The College and Career Fair, held on the school’s Del Mar campus, served as a vibrant hub of exploration and learning for students with learning differences.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Guests at the conversations will include producers, sales agents, distributors and creatives looking to learn about the different filming opportunities in these regions.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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