as in summarized
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
in summing up the evidence against the defendant, the district attorney presented fact after damning fact
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Recent Examples of summed up
In a publicity release, owner Mike Micallef summed up the Reata’s enduring legacy as a survivor of both a tornado and the buffeting winds of downtown business.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
That's how Jim Cramer on Tuesday summed up another lackluster quarter from Wells Fargo.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Tragarz summed up the experience with a pilot’s perspective.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin, a former Brewer who was in the middle of a dustup with Contreras last year, summed up his fiery personality.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
His guest, a man named James Fishback, who is in his early thirties, summed up his hopes for the future of the conservative movement.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
That sentiment is probably best summed up by a quote longtime umpire Gary Darling recently gave to Sam Blum of The Athletic in a piece about how former umpires have reacted to ABS’ arrival.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The caption accompanying the photos summed up the surprise and love surrounding the pup.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As my colleague Sam McDowell deftly summed up last week, Royals outfielders combined in 2025 to finish last in on-base percentage, 29th in OPS (on-base plus slugging), 29th in home runs and 30th in runs.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
That's how Jim Cramer on Tuesday summed up another lackluster quarter from Wells Fargo.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Tragarz summed up the experience with a pilot’s perspective.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin, a former Brewer who was in the middle of a dustup with Contreras last year, summed up his fiery personality.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
His guest, a man named James Fishback, who is in his early thirties, summed up his hopes for the future of the conservative movement.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
That sentiment is probably best summed up by a quote longtime umpire Gary Darling recently gave to Sam Blum of The Athletic in a piece about how former umpires have reacted to ABS’ arrival.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The caption accompanying the photos summed up the surprise and love surrounding the pup.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
As my colleague Sam McDowell deftly summed up last week, Royals outfielders combined in 2025 to finish last in on-base percentage, 29th in OPS (on-base plus slugging), 29th in home runs and 30th in runs.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summed up
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The Charlotte Hornets’ president of basketball operations summarized the team’s plight in the 2025-26 season, which ended with a thud in Friday night’s play-in tournament loss to the Orlando Magic, and looked forward to the next task.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Eden outlined how, by crippling universities over charges of antisemitism, McMahon could also achieve larger goals.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Continuing about contrasts, Lighton outlined the decision to have Colin’s character be part of a barbershop quartet in the movie, rather than part of a Mensa group, the latter of which is used in the novella.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Summed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summed%20up. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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