SUMMARIZING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

summarizing

verb

present participle of summarize

as in outlining

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 summarizing Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company. —

Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 10 June 2026 The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an exhaustive review of statements, medical records, surveillance footage and a visual inspection of the body. —

David Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Before the start of each renewal, you will be emailed a reminder notice summarizing the details of your subscription and the rate that you will be charged. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026 Some executives now receive what amounts to a daily presidential brief — a document summarizing threats to their people, facilities, vendors, and supply chains, generated and synthesized by AI. —

Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026 The model shared a carousel on her Instagram profile summarizing her last few days on the French Riviera, and in one of the photos, Hadid showcased a particularly striking look. —

Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026 The productivity story is compelling at the individual level, with analysts, engineers, and salespeople working faster, summarizing documents, and generating first drafts. —

Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Google is typically used for direct questions or transactions, while ChatGPT is used for summarizing information, making comparisons and drafting materials, Semrush said in an email to CNN. —

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 The paragraphs in question are summarizing the historical background or context of the stories, with some instances containing the same 30 words in a row, or near identical passages with a word or phrase slightly tweaked. —

Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 May 2026

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The Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026