Definitions

summarize

[suhm-uh-rahyz] / ˈsʌm əˌraɪz /

VERB

give a rundown

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compile encapsulate epitomize outline recap rehash sum up

STRONG

abridge abstract cipher condense cut digest inventory pare prune recapitulate retrograde review shorten skim snip sum summate trim

WEAK

boil down cut back cut down get to meat give main points précis put in a nutshell run down run through synopsize

Antonyms

STRONG

add enlarge expand increase lengthen

WEAK

break down

Example Sentences

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It powers our appliances and gives us light on demand, but we can’t start a romance with it or ask it to summarize a book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To summarize, she’s left herself wide open to a challenge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Brian Chesky, CEO of vacation-rental app Airbnb, said during the company’s earnings call last week that AI would help offer more granular detail on consumers and help summarize reviews of rental locations.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The company touted how AI features will help people write, summarize messages, clean up photos and more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

I could quickly assess and summarize the usability of the many books I consulted.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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