summaries

NOUN

short statement of main points

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis essence outline prospectus recap rehash review rundown sketch survey synopsis version

STRONG

abbreviation abridgment abstract brief capitulation case compendium condensation conspectus core digest epitome extract inventory nutshell recapitulation reduction report roundup run-through sense skeleton syllabus

WEAK

aperçu long and short of it pandect precis précis résumé sum and substance summing-up wrap-up

Antonyms

STRONG

enlargement expansion extension increase unabridgement

WEAK

detail dissertation thesis

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summaries

Publishers, meanwhile, are grappling with how to remain visible—and generate ad dollars—as a link-heavy search experience that drove traffic is being replaced by chatbot-driven search featuring AI-generated summaries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

Those summaries typically present results in broad categories such as “excellent health” or “within normal limits,” rather than providing detailed underlying data.

From Salon ● May 31, 2026

At the same time, Airbnb is ramping up its use of AI by adding AI-powered review summaries and lodging comparisons, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

YouTube brought its formerly mobile-exclusive Gemini-powered summaries and timestamps to its megapopular TV app in March.

From Slate ● May 3, 2026

Each of us would write out a summary of the story we were given; these summaries were then passed among us, and later smuggled to the general section.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela