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 line, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you, sums up the essence of the verse.
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Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
And that that sums up my position, too.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
That sums up this cake deliciously—and the two glazes just put it over the top.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Which sums up Lanthimos’ films in a nutshell, really.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Jets’ end-of-half possession just about sums up their morning — and their season.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
This line, from my novel Like a Love Story, perfectly sums up why the book is banned.
—Abdi Nazemian, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
That level of artistry, creativity and focus on color sums up Hung Vanngo Beauty perfectly.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of calculating with current, the chip sums up charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
And that that sums up my position, too.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
That sums up this cake deliciously—and the two glazes just put it over the top.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Which sums up Lanthimos’ films in a nutshell, really.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The Jets’ end-of-half possession just about sums up their morning — and their season.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
This line, from my novel Like a Love Story, perfectly sums up why the book is banned.
—Abdi Nazemian, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
That level of artistry, creativity and focus on color sums up Hung Vanngo Beauty perfectly.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of calculating with current, the chip sums up charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums up
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This Batul Hassan piece in Jacobin summarizes some of Mamdani’s more popular plans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Provide a narrative that summarizes any changes in revenue, expense reductions and board notices to monitor current financial status in the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The bill outlines several key obligations aimed at protecting children and holding companies accountable for harmful interactions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit, filed in Los Angeles Federal Court on Tuesday and reviewed by Variety, outlines a pattern of contract violations and misconduct regarding profit sharing, among other claims.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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