Definitions

sum up

[suhm-uhp] / ˈsʌmˌʌp /

VERB

form an opinion of; summarize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

epitomize examine sum

WEAK

close conclude condense digest estimate get the measure of inventory put in a nutshell recapitulate review size up synopsize total

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And I have to do these scenes where I sum up the entire crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Guardiola attempted to find the words to sum up the feelings of the day.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Here are five numbers that sum up how this happened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

If I had to sum up recent market action with a film title, I might pick the 2022 absurdist award-winner Everything Everywhere All at Once External link.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“To sum up, sir,” said Wemmick, “Mr. Jaggers was altogether too many for the jury, and they gave in.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

sum up

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