as in to outline
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day
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Recent Examples of summarize
Life in New Canaan can be summarized by a need to fit in.
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Slade Logsdon, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
With search results, there are more opportunities for the AI to go down the wrong path while summarizing.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
The report includes an introduction, individual sections written by the students, and a discussion section summarizing their efforts.
—J. Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Lawyers are already using AI to analyze evidence, summarize witness testimony, and conduct legal research.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Slade Logsdon, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
With search results, there are more opportunities for the AI to go down the wrong path while summarizing.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
The report includes an introduction, individual sections written by the students, and a discussion section summarizing their efforts.
—J. Jasser, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Lawyers are already using AI to analyze evidence, summarize witness testimony, and conduct legal research.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarize
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When advocating for moral decisions—such as cutting ties with a supplier accused of labor violations—leaders should clearly outline the associated financial and operational consequences.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The complete national security agreement hasn’t been published publicly, although aspects of it have been outlined in statements and securities filings made by the companies, U.S. Steel said Wednesday.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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This occurred as investors were digesting a trade truce between the U.S. and China announced on Wednesday and rising tensions between Israel and Iran.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The rhino skin, bearing blond fur, was only partially digested, suggesting the pups were resting in their den and died shortly after their last meal, Runge said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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“Summarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarize. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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