Synonyms of recaps

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noun

plural of recap

as in summaries

a short statement of the main points

after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• outlines
• synopses
• summae
• rundowns
• summarizations
• roundups
• recapitulations
• précis
• résumés
• digests
• briefs
• wrap-ups
• inventories
• abstracts
• summings-up
• encapsulations
• breviaries
• sums
• conspectuses
• run-throughs
• capsules
• sum-ups
• epitomes
• abbreviations
• compendiums
• condensations
• abridgments
• compends
• shortenings
• curtailments
• rehashes
• epilogues
• reprises
• simplifications
• conclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• supplements
• enlargements
• amplifications
• addenda

recaps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recap

as in summarizes

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

please recap the highlights of the game for me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• outlines
• recapitulates
• reprises
• briefs
• digests
• sums up
• synopsizes
• boils down
• encapsulates
• abstracts
• consolidates
• epitomizes
• wraps up
• condenses
• shortens
• abridges
• curtails
• cuts back
• simplifies
• shrinks
• streamlines
• downsizes
• concentrates
• essentializes
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• prolongs
• lengthens
• elongates
• supplements
• expands
• protracts
• amplifies
• elaborates (on or upon)
• enlarges (on or upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recaps

Noun

With only 48 passengers, rapport is quickly established thanks to family style pre-dinner drinks and snacks and nightly group recaps and briefing sessions led by the crew. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year. —Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

The Victory+ package will include a 24/7 Lynx hub that will feature non-game content such as game highlights and recaps, behind-the-scenes storytelling and player features. —John Shipley, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026

Join the conversation in the comments of our weekly recaps for a chance to be featured in the newsletter. —The Editors, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026

That’s where the memories happen — the late-night conversations, the morning coffee recaps, the impromptu dance parties. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

And catch up with the top athletes and day’s recaps by signing up for NBC News’ The Sports Desk newsletter. —Nbc News, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026

Across the room, there were groups of players engaging in detailed offseason recaps. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026

Besides the teams’ own social media output, captured from inside the track, and F1 itself issuing some recaps, the primary footage of the test has come through ultra-zoomed videos captured by those staking out the nearby hills. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026

Verb

Get Morning Squawk directly in your inbox CNBC's Morning Squawk recaps the biggest stories investors should know before the stock market opens, every weekday morning. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026