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
In summarizing an accompanying letter from Marrone, the county’s fire chief, Hahn wrote if all the deer were gone, that would raise the risk of a severe fire.
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Released from custody earlier Friday after livestreaming her arrest the night before, Fort summarized for the whole matter for a crowd outside a Minnesota court.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
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Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Released from custody earlier Friday after livestreaming her arrest the night before, Fort summarized for the whole matter for a crowd outside a Minnesota court.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarize
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Look for a backward question mark leaning to the left that outlines the chest and head of the lion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chief Engineering Officer Kevin Dwyan outlined the railroad’s response.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Clear protein is often lighter and easier to digest, while traditional whey generally contains more calories and carbohydrates, which may support satiety and higher calorie needs.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Summarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarize. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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