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
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Here's a rundown of some of the most interesting ones.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025
David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
James is run-down, secretly because of war trauma, but in the more immediate sense, also because Tristan is taking him out drinking a bunch.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
In the post, Adobe runs down its vision for AI agents to assist on many of its popular platforms, writes Forbes senior contributor Mark Sparrow.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here's a full rundown of what’s coming to a drive-through near you.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Here's a rundown of some of the most interesting ones.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Here’s your full, final run-down for what’s coming when, where to buy and the best prices so far.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
James is run-down, secretly because of war trauma, but in the more immediate sense, also because Tristan is taking him out drinking a bunch.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
Kitt-Denton ran down the left sideline to haul in a pass 40 yards downfield, then dodged and weaved another 20 yards before being tackled inside the 10-yard line.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
In the post, Adobe runs down its vision for AI agents to assist on many of its popular platforms, writes Forbes senior contributor Mark Sparrow.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
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Temperatures in 2025 The announcement about the assessment comes days after March temperature summaries showed warmer than normal temperatures across much of the world.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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This information is not a complete summary and does not constitute a recommendation.—
Andrew Sukhin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The South Lodge, at the base of the Quail chair, burned down in 2016 and in its place sits a row of dilapidated structures and storage sheds.—
Megan Michelson,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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When no firm alternatives emerged, and with the site growing mildewed and dilapidated, the original construction resumed.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Steward said his daughter, while surfing nearby, became sick with an infection from a type of bacteria called MRSA, which is resistant to many antibiotics.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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It seems squarely aimed at making kids sick by discouraging vaccination.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2025
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The equity research firm conducted a sample on 50 products and found Amazon prices had risen 4.2% higher on April 25.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This cocktail, found at the Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge in New York City, is perfect for adding glamour to a Kentucky Derby viewing party.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The charge was dismissed after Baldwin's attorneys alleged prosecutors had withheld evidence.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Baldwin denied pulling the trigger, and the case against him was ultimately dismissed in July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 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
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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 measure would provide funding for implementation and allow exceptions for students with learning challenges or translation needs.—
Sarah Taddeo,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The underpinnings of a global order can be traced to the age of discovery, when Europeans first learned to circumnavigate the globe, then established a presence at vast distances, and followed that with empires.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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