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
Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Below, Booth gives us a rundown on how to clean pollen off your outdoor furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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
Afterward, peek through the windows into Kahan Art Space, a small art gallery down the block that closes at 6, or read a few more chapters on a bench at the charmingly rundown neighborhood park, Klauzal Square.
—Evan Rail, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Below, Booth gives us a rundown on how to clean pollen off your outdoor furniture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Here’s your full, final run-down for what’s coming when, where to buy and the best prices so far.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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
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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The band canceled these tour dates due to singer and guitarist DeLonge getting sick.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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His mother was still sick, and Mr. Sancho-Persad started working as her caregiver in the morning for $18.75 an hour, paid through Medicaid, while still driving his cab at night.—
Jonah Markowitz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Grand emailed supporters last week hoping for help finding two Black female performers to join its show.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
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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In film school, games and anime aren’t celebrated, they’re dismissed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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By upcycling a neglected garment, Hirsch hopes to give someone the chance to experience the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into creating a piece.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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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Mets starter Griffin Canning is learning how to pitch differently.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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