recap

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noun (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
Synonyms of recapnext
: recapitulation

recap

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verb (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping
: recapitulate

recap

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noun (2)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
: retread sense 1

recap

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verb (2)

re·​cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping

transitive verb

: retread
recappable
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl How to pronounce recap (audio)
adjective

Synonyms of recap

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Noun (1)

Verb (1)

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Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1) after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised Verb (1) please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Noun
Read on below for a recap of the vote and to watch the debate. — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 The roundup below recaps top stories readers should know. — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Verb
The Downshift recaps news briefly, with links to full stories for those seeking more info. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026 After reading Gordon recapped his unlikely career path, as a native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, who went on to Tulane University. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recap

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1909, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1929, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recap was in 1909

Rhymes for recap

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recap

1 of 4 verb
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping
: recapitulate
now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb
re·​cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping
: retread entry 1 sense 1
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