as in outlined
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
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Recent Examples of summarized
The effect is strongest when caffeine is consumed in the afternoon or evening, according to research summarized in the 2018 National Library of Medicine review.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Celebrated author Curtis Sittenfeld neatly and maybe unintentionally summarized the discourse in the first paragraph of her New York Times review of Melissa Bank’s novel The Wonder Spot, published in 2005.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
Activities of journalists in relation to sources are often summarized under the terms of newsgathering or sourcing.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ president of basketball operations summarized the team’s plight in the 2025-26 season, which ended with a thud in Friday night’s play-in tournament loss to the Orlando Magic, and looked forward to the next task.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2026
Celebrated author Curtis Sittenfeld neatly and maybe unintentionally summarized the discourse in the first paragraph of her New York Times review of Melissa Bank’s novel The Wonder Spot, published in 2005.
—Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
Activities of journalists in relation to sources are often summarized under the terms of newsgathering or sourcing.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ president of basketball operations summarized the team’s plight in the 2025-26 season, which ended with a thud in Friday night’s play-in tournament loss to the Orlando Magic, and looked forward to the next task.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
In a news release, the UTLA summarized the tentative deal.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The court reasoned that the clause was in very small font, wasn’t in bold or all caps and the ticket only summarized the arbitration clause rather than offer its specifics.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarized
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In January, GameStop outlined a compensation package for Cohen comprising stock options tied to performance targets, including market capitalization and earnings thresholds.—
Yun Li,Anniek Bao,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The rules regarding this are clearly outlined in both Articles 1 and 2 of the Constitution for the roles between the executive and legislative branches.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Prebiotics are a type of fiber that is not completely digested in the gut, but is fermented there.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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Below are key levels to watch as earnings are digested.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Summarized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarized. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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