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

Gemini will be able to scan and summarize comments and suggest document changes based on what collaborators post. — Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026

In the sole panel now summarizing Washington’s participation, nearly every paragraph makes some mention of his ostensible antislavery views. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Amid the endless push to optimize, streamline, and summarize our thoughts, notes have staying power. — Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 July 2026

The Fire Country star summarized the ordeal in the caption for a carousel of selfies from the hospital. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026