as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
a run-down old house that really should be torn down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of rundown
Jim Clash, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The program won two Daytime Emmys, as well as a nomination for guest star Ed Asner, who plays a rundown Santa Claus holed up in a New York City cookie bar, drowning his sorrows in a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a frosty mug of milk.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Read about the issues at stake in this run-down by John Tuohy.
—Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Clash: This afternoon, you guys are out there doing a rundown on the jet I'm supposed to fly in the back of tomorrow.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The program won two Daytime Emmys, as well as a nomination for guest star Ed Asner, who plays a rundown Santa Claus holed up in a New York City cookie bar, drowning his sorrows in a plate of chocolate chip cookies and a frosty mug of milk.
—EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Eggers’ script follows the earlier plot, in which naive young clerk Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is sent to obtain the reclusive Orlok’s signature on the deed of a run-down mansion in town.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Read about the issues at stake in this run-down by John Tuohy.
—Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Christmas Tree Inn featured a prominent red and white-tiled roof with candy cane striping running down the exterior walls.
—Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
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Project construction, once set to begin in 2024 and finish in 2026, is now estimated to start this month, according to the grant summary.Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday, Ada County District Judge Steven Hippler issued an order sealing the full list, according to a public case summary.Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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Farmers, migrant workers, nomadic groups and residents of remote villages encounter snakes in their dilapidated homes, while sleeping on the floor, using outdoor toilets or walking barefoot.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Since then, the concept has taken off in over 30 municipalities across northern and southern Italy, including the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, as a way to entice buyers to restore dilapidated structures.Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
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Inflammation can contribute to a general sick feeling or discomfort typically felt with a hangover. Dehydration: Alcohol promotes loss of water by increasing urination.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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On December 18, the CDC announced that the first severe H5N1 case in a human had been detected, which is thought to have been caught after exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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As of yet, the brand has found no need to employ traditional marketing techniques to get the word out.Lela London, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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That's where Joseph Keil found a skeleton in a sarcophagus filled with water, but for some reason, Keil only removed the cranium from the tomb before sealing it back up.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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To have the charge dismissed, a person must first plead guilty or no contest, agree to a treatment plan and then successfully complete that program.Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Moments after dismissing the Denver Broncos 31-7 from the opening playoff round Sunday, the Bills already had the Baltimore Ravens on their minds.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers also met to better understand the difficulties counties face in finding temporary placements for neglected and special needs children.Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the century that followed, amputation remained a neglected area of medicine.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
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Story will be a free agent and at this stage why would an accomplished player stay with the poorly run Rockies?BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Mar. 2021
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Babich learned his lesson and took his foot off the blitzing pedal.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Participants learn to make halloumi, mozzarella, mascarpone, and butter using raw milk and vegetarian rennet.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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