as in outlined
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 summarized
Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
After Parish fired upon Avila, the driver sped away but returned and passed by to see if Avila had been shot, according to the SUV occupant interviews summarized in the affidavit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
However, the minutes from public meetings like study sessions, where no action is taken, may still have summarized minutes, frequently asked questions outlined or verbatim quotes.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Planning Commissioner Joe Blum succinctly summarized the city’s conundrum, per a VoiceofOC report.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Final thoughts If nothing else, Friday’s roundtable summarized the headwinds college sports are confronting and the various self-interests, egos and competing voices that make solutions so hard to come by.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
In an interview with a local reporter, Emerald once summarized the philosophy behind the blockade with perfect succinctness.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Put simply, emails that were supposed to stay locked down were being summarized anyway.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
After Parish fired upon Avila, the driver sped away but returned and passed by to see if Avila had been shot, according to the SUV occupant interviews summarized in the affidavit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
However, the minutes from public meetings like study sessions, where no action is taken, may still have summarized minutes, frequently asked questions outlined or verbatim quotes.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Planning Commissioner Joe Blum succinctly summarized the city’s conundrum, per a VoiceofOC report.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Final thoughts If nothing else, Friday’s roundtable summarized the headwinds college sports are confronting and the various self-interests, egos and competing voices that make solutions so hard to come by.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026
In an interview with a local reporter, Emerald once summarized the philosophy behind the blockade with perfect succinctness.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Put simply, emails that were supposed to stay locked down were being summarized anyway.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarized
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Crockett's office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The requirements outlined in the 2021 ordinance for temporary homeless shelters complicate the city’s efforts to address unsheltered homelessness, wrote Ron Hochbaum, an associate clinical professor of law at the McGeorge School of Law.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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When food is digested slowly, glucose is released more gradually into the bloodstream, preventing a significant spike in blood sugar levels after eating.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bitcoin dipped below $68,000 as investors digested the release of US economic data and grappled with developments in the Middle East.—
Emily Nicolle,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
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