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
Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Here's the rundown on how Switch 2 preorders are going, and which retailers still have hardware available.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Josh Feldman, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
Here’s your full, final run-down for what’s coming when, where to buy and the best prices so far.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Depending on what happens in the financial markets, such a move wouldn’t even necessarily involve running down its portfolio, although its growth would be restricted.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What Is a Bridal Shower A bridal shower can vary based on the host’s plans, but the basic rundown includes food and drinks, time for guests to connect with each other, and gift opening.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Here's the rundown on how Switch 2 preorders are going, and which retailers still have hardware available.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
But for years, the guesthouse in Great Yarmouth, a run-down resort town on Britain’s east coast, played host to a freelance spy ring orchestrating cross-continental honeytraps, kidnappings and murder plots targeting high-profile dissidents and sensitive military sites.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
Here’s your full, final run-down for what’s coming when, where to buy and the best prices so far.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Depending on what happens in the financial markets, such a move wouldn’t even necessarily involve running down its portfolio, although its growth would be restricted.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rundown
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But his summary of the key moment is a nice analysis of the risk-and-reward of shooting for the near post, rather than crossing.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Liquidity management teams adjust positions throughout the day using streaming market data, instead of waiting for end-of-day summaries.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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On the show Hill would buy dilapidated homes, fix them up and sell them for a profit.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The manager of a dilapidated building called the Workers’ Cultural Palace gives a speech about his plans for the space.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Without the vaccine, these 22 million Americans could get sick, hospitalized and even die.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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William would put him in his place… but King Charles is weak, sick and detests confrontation, so Prince Andrew runs over him.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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But the area where these cuts will be felt most acutely is with respect to elder abuse, which is already a neglected area of health care and social services.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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By upcycling a neglected garment, Hirsch hopes to give someone the chance to experience the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into creating a piece.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The researchers and their partners are also working to track local residents’ health and to measure how well or poorly interventions like masks and household air filters protected them.—
Maggie Astor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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This can include learning to maintain robotic systems to stay relevant.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Guests at the conversations will include producers, sales agents, distributors and creatives looking to learn about the different filming opportunities in these regions.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Rundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rundown. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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