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
Which sums up what Mercer is all about—modern luxury with a storied history.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
To me, that sums up Sean Miller, whose team is the only double-digit seed still alive in the tournament.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The title of this Beckett classic just about sums up the onstage plot — but as Vladimir and Estragon pass time under a tree, their absurdist wit turns to existential rage.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
That sums up about 80 percent of all rom-coms.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
That last statement sums up Rubio.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That pretty much sums up this incredibly cozy pajama set that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
—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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
To me, that sums up Sean Miller, whose team is the only double-digit seed still alive in the tournament.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The title of this Beckett classic just about sums up the onstage plot — but as Vladimir and Estragon pass time under a tree, their absurdist wit turns to existential rage.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
That sums up about 80 percent of all rom-coms.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
That last statement sums up Rubio.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
That pretty much sums up this incredibly cozy pajama set that made Oprah’s Favorite Things list.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums up
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The Valley of Shadows summarizes the numerous tips received by the department’s missing persons unit.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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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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Mahan’s plan also outlines a framework for evaluating and enforcing accountability, borrowing certain ideas from policies adopted in other states.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
Matthew Daly,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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