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
That pretty much sums up this incredibly cozy pajama set that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
To her, that alone sums up the importance of what researchers like Hinrichs are working on.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
That sentiment sums up the entire exterior.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Nothing sums up better why Manchester City signed him last summer.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This saying sums up Hulu’s Tell Me Lies perfectly.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That last one sums up the state of the Dolphins.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
In a recent interview, Tyler, the Creator sums up the current moment best.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The line, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you, sums up the essence of the verse.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
To her, that alone sums up the importance of what researchers like Hinrichs are working on.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
That sentiment sums up the entire exterior.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Nothing sums up better why Manchester City signed him last summer.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This saying sums up Hulu’s Tell Me Lies perfectly.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
That last one sums up the state of the Dolphins.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
In a recent interview, Tyler, the Creator sums up the current moment best.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
The line, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you, sums up the essence of the verse.
—Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums up
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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This section outlines how diverse inputs strengthen market understanding when used thoughtfully and selectively.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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