- present participle of sum.
summing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He even published his autobiography, but instead of summing up his career, it restarted it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Major said, summing up the sentiment he heard from clients.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Mike Murphy continues his wonderful series of What’s Worth Streaming, reviewing the offerings from eight streaming services and summing up which ones are worth paying for and which ones you should skip for the month.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
The inquest began at the end of January, and the coroner Mr Justice Rooney completed his summing up on Monday.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
“If it comes apart altogether, it’ll be harder to mend. I’ll find summing to burn.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
