sums up

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

Example Sentences

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“The inflection point for India is a few quarters away,” Pasupuleti sums up.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Glenn Whipp sums up the Buzz: “There’s little chance that Noah Wyle doesn’t repeat.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It sums up Howe's desperate search for a formula as his future comes under increasing scrutiny.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In “The Revolutionary Center” Adrian Wooldridge sums up the early liberal demand thus: “Do not judge me as a member of a group . . . judge me as an individual with unique talents.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Anna Kirilina, an armament mechanic for the 125th Guards, sums up the huge depth of emotion that the war created for Raskova’s regiments.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein