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
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Plant info gives a thorough rundown of the plant’s characteristics and native habitat.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
The hotel had become dated and run-down over the years and local architectural firm Hannah Gabriel Wells has designed the new three-building hotel with spacious rooms with refreshed, modern amenities.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
The queen consort wore an emerald green dress with contrasting fabric on the rounded collar of the garment and running down the sleeves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Here's a rundown of what the TSA duties are:
TSA air marshals are like the policemen of our skies, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Plant info gives a thorough rundown of the plant’s characteristics and native habitat.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
James is run-down, secretly because of war trauma, but in the more immediate sense, also because Tristan is taking him out drinking a bunch.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
The hotel had become dated and run-down over the years and local architectural firm Hannah Gabriel Wells has designed the new three-building hotel with spacious rooms with refreshed, modern amenities.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
The hands should be folded over the ends, with the legs running down the forearm to the palm and the fingers peeking out on the outside.
—Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
The queen consort wore an emerald green dress with contrasting fabric on the rounded collar of the garment and running down the sleeves.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
Noun
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Write your summary like a human, not a corporation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The subtleties of Baer’s composition in relationship to the flanks defy easy summary.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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City officials say failing lifeguard towers present two problems: Lifeguards could get injured inside a dilapidated structure, and the public could be at higher risk if lifeguards can’t effectively scan beaches and bays.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The film follows three characters – a traditional beekeeper, a healer and a priest attempting to save a dilapidated church – and features archival material dating back to the 1930s.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By many accounts, Planned Parenthood is an incurably sick beast whose time is nearing its end.—
Erik Baptist,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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This has not been a good week for United, which was also accused of trying to shut off the ventilator of a sick one-year-old child.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Garcia Aquino, who was arrested on the charge two days after Hernandez's body was found, faces six years in prison if convicted.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Griffin launched a legal challenge and on April 4, a three-judge panel of the North Carolina court of appeals ruled 2-1 that the state's elections board erred in dismissing Griffin's protests about invalid election ballots.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stocks temporarily jumped on speculation of a possibly delay in the tariffs, but the White House later dismissed talk of a pause.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some who have tolerated a static image on a neglected part of their screen may not be as accepting of more distracting ad formats.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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This was to help end the puppy mill industry, where dogs are bred en masse, leading them to be born and raised in filthy and neglected conditions.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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Will this administration ever learn? Submit a letter, of no more than 400 words, to the editor here or email letters@chicagotribune.com.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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When Lochlan said yes, Timothy sent him away — and then asked Pam again about the poison fruit outside their suite, learning that the seeds can kill a person if ground up.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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