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 Valley of Shadows summarizes the numerous tips received by the department’s missing persons unit.
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Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.
—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
Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarizes
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Mahan’s plan also outlines a framework for evaluating and enforcing accountability, borrowing certain ideas from policies adopted in other states.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Expected out next year, the adventure is directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his Gollum character and brings back Ian McKellen as Gandalf.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tom Holland is Spider-Man and Zendaya reprises her role as MJ, with Sadie Sink also joining the cast in an undisclosed role.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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