Synonyms of summarize

summarize

verb

ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outline
• digest
• recapitulate
• reprise
• consolidate
• condense
• recap
• encapsulate
• brief
• abstract
• synopsize
• sum up
• shorten
• epitomize
• boil down
• wrap up
• simplify
• curtail
• abridge
• cut back
• shrink
• downsize
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• expand
• supplement
• amplify
• elaborate (on or upon)
• protract
• enlarge (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of summarize

But whatever the cause, McIlroy's answer about DeChambeau summarized who he's become as a public figure. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

To summarize, when the Amur rocket was announced in 2020, its flight date was scheduled for 2026. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

The North American Menopause Society issued a position statement the same year summarizing non-hormonal options, signaling that alternatives could be legitimate paths for symptom relief. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

These employees have spent countless hours searching for information across multiple systems, documenting conversations, navigating disconnected workflows, summarizing interactions and completing routine follow-up tasks. — Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026