as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a rundown of the suspect's lengthy police record
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
a run-down old house that really should be torn down
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
I'm afraid I'll be staying home today as I'm feeling run-down
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
finally ran down the answer after hours of research
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as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
constantly running down the city's cultural life won't do anything to improve it
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Recent Examples of rundown
Ivana Saric, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Here's a rundown of what's left out: GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Medical devices overseen by the FDA: Your smart pacemaker won't be getting the mark.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Eggers’ script follows the earlier plot, in which naive young clerk Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is sent to obtain the reclusive Orlok’s signature on the deed of a run-down mansion in town.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
There’s a fence running down the Virginia and Maryland state borders that separates the horses into two groups.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Here's a rundown of the most noteworthy: Withdrawing from the World Health Organization, which would mean the U.S. no longer provides funds to the agency or participates in its global health efforts.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
Here's a rundown of what's left out: GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
Medical devices overseen by the FDA: Your smart pacemaker won't be getting the mark.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Once the police have deposited Elwood in Nickel’s run-down barracks for Black inmates, Ross extends the dramatic force of his method while expanding its intellectual scope.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Eggers’ script follows the earlier plot, in which naive young clerk Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) is sent to obtain the reclusive Orlok’s signature on the deed of a run-down mansion in town.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Oakland Coliseum was notorious for being run down with lackluster facilities.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
There’s a fence running down the Virginia and Maryland state borders that separates the horses into two groups.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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My colleagues will go into more detail about the changes, but here is a summary of key headlines: STREAMING CNN Max has been a tremendous resource for us.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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The minutes of the meeting, which were recorded by Otto Rank, on January 11th, 1911, are essentially a summary of Hilferding's presentation.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Eagles were able to rest their starters and still coast against the dilapidated Giants.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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But owners Five Dallas Partners — which shares ownership with CBZ Management, the company that controls several dilapidated properties in Denver and Aurora — have taken no action to secure the property, Chamberlain wrote.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Most cases were blamed on direct contact with sick animals, except for three that have befuddled investigators who failed to identify a likely source.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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There’s just an element of danger to a lot of these things, and then getting sick and having to survive that and then writing those stories and living through that with my bandmates… There’s sort of a tension and a release that’s built into every one of these songs.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Manoukian and his uncle found his grandmother and drove her to a nursing home in Highland Park that agreed to take in Altadena residents.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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King’s request to dismiss the federal agencies also said U.S. District Courts have jurisdiction on Freedom of Information Act requests in civil matters, as well as the claims alleging the State Department was negligent.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Gerlach allegedly dismissed Walker’s findings and fired Mitchell anyway, according to the lawsuit.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If coordinated correctly, Trump’s tariff threats offer an enormous opportunity for America’s neglected waterfront.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers also met to better understand the difficulties counties face in finding temporary placements for neglected and special needs children.—
Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Both the United States and the United Nations have stepped back from leadership roles, a reflection of how poorly interventions in Haiti have gone and also the wide range of issues in other parts of the world at the moment.—
Adam Taylor,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2024
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Story will be a free agent and at this stage why would an accomplished player stay with the poorly run Rockies?—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
27 Mar. 2021
Verb
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He’s become more aggressive on the ball as well, learning when to make a play when a guy is going into a scoring move or his back is turned.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your door is spotless, learn how to clean the shower door tracks and create a DIY glass-cleaning spray to prevent buildup.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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