Synonyms of recap

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noun

ˈrē-ˌkap 

as in summary

a short statement of the main points

after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• summa
• rundown
• brief
• roundup
• synopsis
• sum-up
• summarization
• recapitulation
• précis
• resume
• digest
• résumé
• summing-up
• run-through
• resumé
• inventory
• wrap-up
• sum
• encapsulation
• conspectus
• capsule
• abstract
• breviary
• epitome
• compendium
• abridgement
• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• rehash
• condensation
• simplification
• reprise
• epilogue
• streamlining
• compend
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

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verb

ˈrē-ˌkap 

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

please recap the highlights of the game for me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarize
• outline
• recapitulate
• brief
• digest
• sum up
• abstract
• reprise
• boil down
• encapsulate
• consolidate
• synopsize
• wrap up
• epitomize
• condense
• shorten
• cut back
• curtail
• abridge
• simplify
• shrink
• downsize
• streamline
• concentrate
• essentialize
• decoct

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• prolong
• lengthen
• elongate
• supplement
• expand
• elaborate (on or upon)
• enlarge (on or upon)
• amplify
• protract

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recap

Noun

The first episode, slated to air on Sportsnet in Canada and NHL Network in the U.S., as well as on the NHL YouTube channel, will feature a recap of a January 25 game between the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025

Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025

Verb

The online discussion began after the tattooist, who goes by the name Sosa and is part owner of the Black Onyx Empire Tattoo, recapped the experience in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Jan 7. —Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025

Here to recap the 2024 highlights and make some predictions for 2025 is Tax Analysts Chief Operating Officer Jeremy Scott. —Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025