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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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 event marked McCarty’s first state of the city, a formal annual address by a city leader that typically summarizes recent achievements and outlines future plans.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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These individuals, who began using marijuana in their late teens or early adulthood, did not seek out mental health care as frequently but had higher odds of seeking physical medical attention than individuals who didn't use marijuana at all, the study outlines.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Galchen also outlines the dangers posed by countries, such as the United States, that vest the authority to use nuclear weapons in a single individual.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sums up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums%20up. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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