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
This line, from my novel Like a Love Story, perfectly sums up why the book is banned.
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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
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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The following table summarizes details about ashwagandha and L-theanine.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Working with powerful clients, the docuseries outlines how Hanson was recruited by the dangerous Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa, as his networking skills and people knowledge were of great value to them.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Sums up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sums%20up. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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