synopsizing

verb

present participle of synopsize
as in summarizing
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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  1. summarizing
  2. outlining
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  • Employees are increasingly interacting with AI systems to complete tasks, such as creating documents, analyzing information, generating code, summarizing contracts, answering customer questions and supporting operational decisions.
    — Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In the sole panel now summarizing Washington’s participation, nearly every paragraph makes some mention of his ostensible antislavery views.
    — John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
Definition of summarizing
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  • The agency’s bid analysis reflects a process in which each Part D sponsor that wants to offer a standalone plan submits a bid to CMS every year, outlining the insurer’s benefits, costs and list of reimbursable medicines.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This month, a gay rights activist obtained the memo outlining the agreement from the Defense Department after filing a lawsuit, arguing that clarity was of public importance.
    — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of outlining
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“Synopsizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synopsizing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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