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

An assistant can explain why revenue dipped, summarize an account, identify which marketing channel is worth the spend, or retrieve the status of a project. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Social media comments summarized by The Takeout suggest many boomers associate understaffing with longer checkout lines, slower service and fewer opportunities for personal interaction with employees. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Wikipedia became a foundational text for machine-learning models designed to summarize and answer questions using information drawn from other online sources. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

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