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
But nothing quite sums up the heady tropical flavors of Florida quite like its original aperitif—Munyon’s Paw-Paw.
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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
And so that idea of being outlaws in your own country and of being dangerous, dirty, violent, and young really sums up a lot of what my parents stood for at the time.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 18 May 2026
That statement pretty much sums up the new Pocket 4P camera, which is aimed at professional, independent filmmakers as opposed to the Pocket 4, which is meant for everyday vlogging and mainstream content creation.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Daniella Weiss, founder of the radical right-wing settler group Nachala, sums up the crowd’s intentions.
—Shira Pinson, NBC news, 17 May 2026
That sense of a getaway is part of how the listing agent sums up the experience.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
But that kind of sums up these Cubs lately.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
This low-key threshold perfectly sums up the essence of Kuraya—quietly crafted and entwined in the historic threads of its location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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
And so that idea of being outlaws in your own country and of being dangerous, dirty, violent, and young really sums up a lot of what my parents stood for at the time.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 18 May 2026
That statement pretty much sums up the new Pocket 4P camera, which is aimed at professional, independent filmmakers as opposed to the Pocket 4, which is meant for everyday vlogging and mainstream content creation.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
Daniella Weiss, founder of the radical right-wing settler group Nachala, sums up the crowd’s intentions.
—Shira Pinson, NBC news, 17 May 2026
That sense of a getaway is part of how the listing agent sums up the experience.
—David Caraccio
may 9, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
But that kind of sums up these Cubs lately.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
This low-key threshold perfectly sums up the essence of Kuraya—quietly crafted and entwined in the historic threads of its location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums up
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The slow pace is due to a law that requires each ballot and each tally sheet, which summarizes the votes from each polling station, to be taken to one of more than 100 offices to be counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The slow counting pace is due to a law that requires each ballot and each tally sheet, which summarizes the votes from each polling station, to be taken to one of more than 100 offices to be tallied.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Altair and four other stars form a large vertical diamond that outlines the eagle’s wingspan.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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But American businesses won’t have enough confidence for long-term investments until Venezuela’s leadership outlines a credible path to free and fair elections.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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