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
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
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Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
The hearings are ostensibly intended to gather information, all of which will be summarized in a white paper being written by researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The hearings are ostensibly intended to gather information, all of which will be summarized in a white paper being written by researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Mo Dakhil, a former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, summarized that discontent in an appearance on Zach Lowe’s podcast this week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 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
Council members could use AI by getting questions answered, meeting documents analyzed and memos summarized as well as in guiding them in drafting questions for staff, Cosentino said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prolonged exposure affects mood regulation, sleep, attention, and immune response, as outlined in clinical research summarized by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
The hearings are ostensibly intended to gather information, all of which will be summarized in a white paper being written by researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The hearings are ostensibly intended to gather information, all of which will be summarized in a white paper being written by researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley.
—Ben Christopher, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Mo Dakhil, a former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, summarized that discontent in an appearance on Zach Lowe’s podcast this week.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 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
Council members could use AI by getting questions answered, meeting documents analyzed and memos summarized as well as in guiding them in drafting questions for staff, Cosentino said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Prolonged exposure affects mood regulation, sleep, attention, and immune response, as outlined in clinical research summarized by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarized
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Takaichi won a landslide in a snap election this month, and in her first speech since the vote outlined her new, assertive agenda.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Its protein and fat content promote satiety, which can also reduce the urge to reach for sugary, quickly digested snacks that would cause more dramatic fluctuations.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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That don’t have to be so easily digested, thematically or in how they are told.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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