as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a sum-up of the main themes of the Romantic movement
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
in summing up the evidence against the defendant, the district attorney presented fact after damning fact
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Recent Examples of sum-up
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
But Biden, who was to try to showcase NATO’s strength in a sum-up speech Wednesday evening, was not willing to take that step, even as the United States continues to provide more weapons and ammunition than any other country to Ukraine.
—Chris Megerian and Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2023
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
For Panama, there was nothing but excitement, summed up by the jubilant Waterman, who joined Henry again at the desk minutes after the final whistle for a slightly calmer hug and conversation.
—Martin Rogers, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Other amenities include daily videos and photos of all your activities and a weekly sum-up video.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024
But Biden, who was to try to showcase NATO’s strength in a sum-up speech Wednesday evening, was not willing to take that step, even as the United States continues to provide more weapons and ammunition than any other country to Ukraine.
—Chris Megerian and Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2023
Verb
That’s one way to sum up the results from the latest CNBC CFO Council quarterly survey for Q1 2025.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
For Panama, there was nothing but excitement, summed up by the jubilant Waterman, who joined Henry again at the desk minutes after the final whistle for a slightly calmer hug and conversation.
—Martin Rogers, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sum-up
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
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The sentencing memorandum, filed in U.S. District Court on April 2 and reviewed by OL, summarizes a massive trafficking network primarily coordinate by Waldrop, who worked with wildlife importers to obtain species from all over the world.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each technique is briefly summarized, and a handy link is provided to my detailed coverage that explains how the technique is actively performed and carefully notes the necessary ins and outs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These handouts reportedly outlined how individuals using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) could be eligible for the Child Tax Credit.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, some of the guidelines outlined in the iPLEDGE program were previously overly strict, confusing and non-inclusive.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Sum-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sum-up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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