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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
the scientist wrote a bare-bones abstract of his research and conclusions
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as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a recent college valedictorian who's been hailed as the very abstract of what's right with today's young people
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as in distracts
to draw the attention or mind to something else
personal problems abstracted him so persistently that he struggled to keep his mind on his work
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as in summarizes
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs
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Recent Examples of abstracts
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These abstracts can be developed with journal editors to help authors avoid unnecessary jargon and be finalized after the peer review process to avoid having experts overly criticize the generalization of the work.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, florals paired with subtle geometrics, or landscapes with tonal abstracts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Under it lies a mosaic by the London School of Mosaic reimagining Penhaligon’s insignia, and abstracts of a scent leaving the store.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
More than 270 pieces filled the gallery, ranging from bold abstracts to delicate florals, each reflecting the artists' distinct styles and the personal growth that came from creating daily.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
Consistent messaging, for press releases, webinar abstracts, email campaigns and analyst briefings, makes life so much easier when building category leadership and brand credibility.
—Guy Murrel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
By the mid-20th century, abstracts had become ubiquitous in scholarly articles.
—Naomi S. Baron, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
There will also be interactive research presentations, live demos, an expo, and more—the conference schedule is online now, and the abstracts are online as well.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2024
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Graphic murals, on the other hand, like bold abstracts or large-scale shapes, tend to require a more intentional approach.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
These abstracts can be developed with journal editors to help authors avoid unnecessary jargon and be finalized after the peer review process to avoid having experts overly criticize the generalization of the work.
—Kirstin R.w. Matthews, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, florals paired with subtle geometrics, or landscapes with tonal abstracts.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Under it lies a mosaic by the London School of Mosaic reimagining Penhaligon’s insignia, and abstracts of a scent leaving the store.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
More than 270 pieces filled the gallery, ranging from bold abstracts to delicate florals, each reflecting the artists' distinct styles and the personal growth that came from creating daily.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
Consistent messaging, for press releases, webinar abstracts, email campaigns and analyst briefings, makes life so much easier when building category leadership and brand credibility.
—Guy Murrel, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
By the mid-20th century, abstracts had become ubiquitous in scholarly articles.
—Naomi S. Baron, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2025
There will also be interactive research presentations, live demos, an expo, and more—the conference schedule is online now, and the abstracts are online as well.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2024
Verb
Williams abstracts those qualities.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstracts
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Gemini outputs can include summaries and snippets of email or files, and that data can then become fodder for AI training.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Core features include writing tools for blog posts, summaries, and social content, along with keyword research and editing capabilities.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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These multiple manifestations of the same background body can take circular arrangements, or Einstein Rings, and can also appear as rarer Einstein Crosses.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Or maybe a still-working phonograph of Edison’s invention distracts you, until a wall of portraits of 1920s electrical manufacturing workers pulls your gaze in a new direction.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, this distracts from the struggles experienced by all those marginalized on the basis of gender.—
Jenna Norosky,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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Content created by users has come to account for or shape much of the information, images, and videos that users encounter online, whether via social media or other sites.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, April 26, Kardashian, 41, shared a carousel of sweet images on Instagram featuring snaps of her with her daughter True, 8, and son Tatum, 3, at Disneyland.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Using proprietary technology, such as its allocation engine, Debrand facilitates the management of unsellable inventory and returns—something the Canadian hub said diverts textile waste from landfills and promotes circularity in the fashion industry, as evidenced by the brand case studies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both charming decoration and functional solution, the rain chain diverts rainwater from the roof and gutters, transforming it into a beautiful water feature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The murder case against Nick Reiner — who is charged with killing his parents, beloved Hollywood icons Rob and Michele Reiner — will not proceed until September.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The room, packed with about 100 people, was filled with members of the publishing industry and icons of New York City’s cultural and literary circles.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Abstracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstracts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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