synopsis
noun
syn·op·sis
sə-ˈnäp-səs 
plural synopses
sə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
1
: a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract
2
: the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only
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I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.
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Per the synopsis, A PAW Patrol Christmas sees PAW Patrol member Rubble looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but finding that Santa has come down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a brief synopsis of what the three quarterbacks said Thursday, keeping in mind that none of them gave any real indication of who will start Sunday.
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The trio must navigate the unique challenges of living in a society in which anti-Chinese sentiment persists, according to an official synopsis.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The official synopsis for episode one of is currently unknown.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Here’s a brief synopsis of what the three quarterbacks said Thursday, keeping in mind that none of them gave any real indication of who will start Sunday.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
The trio must navigate the unique challenges of living in a society in which anti-Chinese sentiment persists, according to an official synopsis.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synopsis. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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synopsis
noun
syn·op·sis
sə-ˈnäp-səs
plural synopses
-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
: a brief statement or outline (as of a story)
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