recaps
Condenses what happened
Recaps are summaries that cover the main points of something previously presented.
A recap at the beginning of a TV episode reminds viewers what happened last time.
Sports shows offer recaps of the day's games.
The verb recap means to summarize: Let me recap what we discussed.
Short for recapitulation.
Notable moments emphasized
- overviewBroad general summary
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- roundupOrganized gathering of scattered things
- reviewCritical written assessment
digest · summary · rundown · wrap-up · briefing · condensation · outline · abridgment
Notable moments emphasized
- play-by-playReal-time event narration
- scoreboardGame progress display
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
- postgameAfter athletic competition
analysis · standings · stats · commentary · replays · season review · match report · box score
Before the present moment
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- season finaleConcluding episode of broadcast cycle
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- spoilersPremature plot revelations
binge-watching · series · Netflix · streaming · showrunner · narrative · character arcs · flashback
Article titles in newspapers
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
- daily briefingRecurring informational summary
- weekly digestRegular brief of happenings
- current eventsRecent notable happenings
roundup · newscast · bulletin · coverage · analysis · anchor · broadcast · podcast
Sixty-second intervals
- action itemsTasks requiring follow-up
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
- agendaFormal discussion list
- notesBrief written records
takeaways · decisions · attendees · briefing · status update · standup · debrief · presentation
highlights
Notable moments emphasized
- overviewBroad general summary
- synopsisCondensed version of content
- roundupOrganized gathering of scattered things
review · digest · summary · rundown · wrap-up · briefing · condensation · outline · abridgment · précis
highlights
Notable moments emphasized
- play-by-playReal-time event narration
- scoreboardGame progress display
- halftimeMidpoint break in games
postgame · analysis · standings · stats · commentary · replays · season review · match report · box score · final score
previously
Before the present moment
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- season finaleConcluding episode of broadcast cycle
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
spoilers · binge-watching · series · Netflix · streaming · showrunner · narrative · character arcs · flashback · foreshadowing
headlines
Article titles in newspapers
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
- daily briefingRecurring informational summary
- weekly digestRegular brief of happenings
current events · roundup · newscast · bulletin · coverage · analysis · anchor · broadcast · podcast · newsletter
minutes
Sixty-second intervals
- action itemsTasks requiring follow-up
- follow-upSubsequent action on something
- agendaFormal discussion list
notes · takeaways · decisions · attendees · briefing · status update · standup · debrief · presentation · team meeting
- clip showsblooper reels, bloopers, outtakes, highlight reels, highlights
- newsletter featureshighlights, news briefs, content curation
- event documentationphotography, videography, photos, videos, transcripts
- online videosvlogs, vlog, tutorials, clips, YouTube video
- skippable contentads, intros, credits, tutorials, trailers
- sports culturefan clubs, highlights, commentary, live reporting, analysis
recapsfull coverage
Protection without exclusions
in-depth analysis · deep dives · comprehensive coverage · blow-by-blow · extended editions
recapspreviews
Advance looks at upcoming content
teasers · trailers · sneak peeks · coming attractions · forecasts
recapselaborations
Expanded explanations with detail
expansions · deep dives · explorations · amplifications · expositions
- brief recap
- TV recapsSummaries of aired programs
- game recapReview of match events
- recap episodeSummary of prior events
- season recapOverview of plot developments
- episode recapSummary of prior installment
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