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recap

[ree-kap, ree-kap, ree-kap] / ˈriˌkæp, riˈkæp, ˈriˌkæp /
NOUN
summary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rehash rundown summation synopsis
STRONG
abbreviation abridgment abstract analysis brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome essence extract inventory nutshell outline prospectus recapitulation reduction report review roundup run through sense skeleton sketch sum survey syllabus version
WEAK
aperçu long and short of it pandect précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up
Antonyms
STRONG
enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement
VERB
review
Synonyms
STRONGEST
recapitulate sum up summarize
STRONG
abstract assess correct discuss epitomize evaluate examine inspect judge knock pan rave revise rip slam study trash weigh zap
WEAK
bad-mouth give one's opinion go over put down read through reedit run down run through skin alive swipe at synopsize take down wrap up write a critique
Antonyms
STRONG
forget ignore neglect praise

Example Sentences

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First a quick recap of why memory-chips are the hot AI play.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

For a recap of the day when the markets close, sign up for Markets P.M.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Chances are your host will be looking forward to seeing you and hearing your news, and a 20-minute recap of your flight and taxi ride should not be part of that bulletin.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

It seeks to deliver a brisk 30-minute recap of the day’s headlines without any halting clauses, dropped prepositions, or dead air.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

I stare at the glow-in-the-dark stars on my ceiling, trying to recap the night before.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.