as in summary
a short statement of the main points
after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Recent Examples of recap
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 21 May 2025
Here’s a quick recap of notable news items of import to the tour that have happened since our last PPA event was held in North Carolina more than a month ago.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
In the eight months since, the four members have spoken to me in more than a dozen interviews — for this story and for a book chronicling their return, Never Say Never, which will recap all four concerts and is set for release on April 21.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Tuesday’s Season 27 finale of The Voice didn’t just reveal a new winner (read the recap here) and reunite OG coaches Adam Levine, who was back in his red swivel chair after five years, and Blake Shelton, who was on hand to perform his new single.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 21 May 2025
Here’s a quick recap of notable news items of import to the tour that have happened since our last PPA event was held in North Carolina more than a month ago.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
To recap: The Dolphins did not ask Ramsey to take a pay cut, contrary to an outkick.com report that has subsequently been corrected.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
In the eight months since, the four members have spoken to me in more than a dozen interviews — for this story and for a book chronicling their return, Never Say Never, which will recap all four concerts and is set for release on April 21.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Liquidity management teams adjust positions throughout the day using streaming market data, instead of waiting for end-of-day summaries.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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To summarize, here are some steps to get started: Self-reflection: Assess your interests, values, and long-term goals.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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What now in Toronto? To summarize: In the first round, the Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against an overwhelmed wild-card opponent and flirted with blowing the series before closing it out in six.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Recap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recap. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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