as in outlining
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 summarizing
Although the potential for mistakes and biases in AI models remains a cause for concern, researchers say that summarizing and translating documents is actually an area where models generally excel.
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
These are designed to speed up common workflows like drafting content, summarizing information, or planning projects.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Research and source material Reporters may use AI tools vetted and approved for our workflow to assist with research, including navigating large volumes of material, summarizing background documents, and searching datasets.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s Ai Weiwei, summarizing both his life and his work.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Here’s a table summarizing what this approach reveals.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Still unanswered, too, is why the allegations were included in a Justice Department slide presentation last year summarizing the cases against Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Goldberg said, summarizing why her name appears alongside Behar's in the documents.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
These are designed to speed up common workflows like drafting content, summarizing information, or planning projects.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Research and source material Reporters may use AI tools vetted and approved for our workflow to assist with research, including navigating large volumes of material, summarizing background documents, and searching datasets.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s Ai Weiwei, summarizing both his life and his work.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Here’s a table summarizing what this approach reveals.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Still unanswered, too, is why the allegations were included in a Justice Department slide presentation last year summarizing the cases against Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Goldberg said, summarizing why her name appears alongside Behar's in the documents.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summarizing
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In outlining their case, authorities have not said how Talley ended up possessing the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The motive remains unclear, though state media reported the man left documents behind at the courthouse outlining his grievances.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere, investors are digesting details from Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing, which wrapped up on Tuesday.—
Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Parents across the country are dealing with sticker shock after a weekend spent digesting admission prices at AAU tournaments from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Summarizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summarizing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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