SUMS UP Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

sums up

verb

present tense third-person singular of sum up

as in summarizes

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 sums up The chart below, which The Economist published two years ago, nicely sums up the wealth-building power of the US economy over the long haul. — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 That pretty much sums up where the WNBA finds itself right now. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 That sums up how Talia Mayden approached her one-night-only bachelorette party. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026 That line sums up the mighty shade in Wells’s country classic. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026 The eyebrow-raising demand sums up why data centers continue to be so controversial with locals, as communities across the country fiercely protest against existing data centers and the construction of new ones. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 July 2026 That sums up the vibe in Boston. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 24 June 2026 But nothing quite sums up the heady tropical flavors of Florida quite like its original aperitif—Munyon’s Paw-Paw. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Director Zachary Wigon suggests a term that cleanly sums up his vision. — William Earl, Variety, 20 May 2026

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Verb

That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026
That pretty much summarizes the film’s plot.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

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The article outlines seven types of these micro-bursts, including emotional regulation, cognitive reframing, and decision support.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The foundation outlines four levels of regenerative design—soil, ecosystems, ways of being and connection to place—offering actionable strategies to address each.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026