Synonyms of summarize

summarize

verb

ˈsə-mə-ˌrīz 

as in to outline

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

the closing minute of the newscast summarizes the main story of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of summarize

The Trump administration sent out a second round of emails on Friday evening demanding all federal employees summarize their work over the past week after the first effort a week ago fizzled amid a wave of confusing directives. —Valerie Volcovici and Alexandra Alper, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025

Trying to summarize 100 years of notes for Family Counseling Service, even if neatly compiled in a spreadsheet, is no easy task. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025

The Bee’s review identified cases of improper attribution, primarily in background and context paragraphs summarizing public information. —Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025

So, to summarize, Nike expects no net sales growth over the coming 12 months but is trading > 35x forward earnings estimates. —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025