as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
before I agree to read the novel, could you at least synopsize its plot?
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Recent Examples of synopsize
This article could synopsize the plot, as newspaper convention dictates should be done in this space.
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Steven Zeitchik, latimes.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Steven Zeitchik, latimes.com, 13 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synopsize
summarize
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In mere seconds, AI can summarize long reports, write emails in our tone and even generate strategic recommendations.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Nugent, laughing and smiling, summarizes the multi-generational connection the new song by making an invitation to the world that's open for years to come.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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“Synopsize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synopsize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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