- present participle of sum.
summing
Example Sentences
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Major said, summing up the sentiment he heard from clients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bogle, summing up the Kingsport region, inadvertently speaks to their fears.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Mike Murphy continues his wonderful series of What’s Worth Streaming, reviewing the offerings from eight streaming services and summing up which ones are worth paying for and which ones you should skip for the month.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
“He didn’t do drugs. He didn’t party. He made films,” Mr. Fischer writes, summing up the young Mr. Lucas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
That is another reason why his book drew such a response—it struck a chord, because the time was ripe for such a summing up and laying of foundations.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
