Synonyms of summarizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outlining
• digesting
• reprising
• condensing
• recapping
• consolidating
• recapitulating
• briefing
• encapsulating
• synopsizing
• abstracting
• summing up
• shortening
• epitomizing
• wrapping up
• simplifying
• boiling down
• curtailing
• abridging
• cutting back
• downsizing
• shrinking
• streamlining
• concentrating
• essentializing
• decocting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extending
• lengthening
• prolonging
• supplementing
• expanding
• elongating
• amplifying
• protracting
• enlarging (on or upon)
• elaborating (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of summarizing

Prosecutors said in 2023 that a report would come out the following year summarizing their investigation. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Though the fact sheet summarizing the bill language circulated around Sacramento on Wednesday on Thursday, the actual bill, SB 1229, has yet to be amended to reflect the agreement. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

At the end of the stay, guests receive a wellness report summarizing their progress. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Simpler items may include proofreading text and summarizing documents, while more complex prompts include writing computer code and analyzing data. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

That includes a section summarizing the plan to have new Florida residents, who move after 2026, wait five years before benefiting from the higher homestead exemption. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

The tool saves significant time, in particular searching for case law and summarizing lengthy documents. — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Aug. 2026

For most, using AI means assistance with the one-off task in front of them, like drafting emails or summarizing documents. — Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

In the sole panel now summarizing Washington’s participation, nearly every paragraph makes some mention of his ostensible antislavery views. — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026