- present participle of sum.
summing
Example Sentences
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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
In summing up his aspirations, Angle mentions the film “Jurassic Park.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth also paid tribute to the "fabulous" and "amazing" Dame Jilly, summing her up in one word: "fun, fun, fun, fun".
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
A shellshocked Swiatek lost seven games in a row against Bencic, including a rare set to love, with a racquet toss and tears at the end of the match summing up her frustration.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
I watched, wondering what her purpose was. finally, she spoke, summing up her work.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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