as in outlines
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 summarizes
The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Asked what all the fuss is about, the former student’s reply summarizes the King’s appeal in 1950s America better than any music critic or cultural historian ever could.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Spotify summarizes your entire year in playlists—so why can't SELF do the same with wellness?
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
Each Spotify user receives an individual compilation that summarizes their listening habits that year including data such as their top listened to artists, songs, albums and podcasts.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 25 Jan. 2026
Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Heise, Pearce, Weber (HPW) Labor Market Tightness Index summarizes current wage pressures and forecasts near-term wage inflation based on the quits rate and job vacancies per job seeker.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Asked what all the fuss is about, the former student’s reply summarizes the King’s appeal in 1950s America better than any music critic or cultural historian ever could.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
Spotify summarizes your entire year in playlists—so why can't SELF do the same with wellness?
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025
Each Spotify user receives an individual compilation that summarizes their listening habits that year including data such as their top listened to artists, songs, albums and podcasts.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarizes
Verb
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cox reprises her role as Gale Weathers in the film.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tom Hanks returns as Woody, Tim Allen reprises Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack is back as Jessie.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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