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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met
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as in to list
to specify one after another
the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III
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Recent Examples of recite
According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs are mainstays at many summer camps today.
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Seth T. Kannarr,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The kids could still probably recite the whole of The Gruffalo.
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Alex Horne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs are mainstays at many summer camps today.
—
Seth T. Kannarr,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
The kids could still probably recite the whole of The Gruffalo.
—
Alex Horne,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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Tribes describe the last of three waves of European incursions, nearly 85 years after Serra hung the first Mission bell in San Diego in 1769, as the most brutal.
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Rodríguez described scenes of children hospitalized with amputations and survivors grieving multiple family deaths.
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Knowing the show is a heavy lift, Ross came into rehearsals with the script already memorized.
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Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
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In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
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The venue's website lists a June 28 concert by Rüfüs Du Sol and a July 7 performance by Bon Jovi, with no public events scheduled in between.
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All of Rojas’ family members were OK, the Venezuelan native told reporters ahead of Friday’s game against the Padres in San Diego.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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In an interview with Forbes, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri detail the working relationship between the two companies and how that synergy has led to ongoing success.
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The posts all linked to an official press release on the restaurant's website, which included a lengthy artist's statement that detailed how the large, rectangular collage came together.
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Ariana Madix serves as host while Iain Stirling narrates.
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The Toy Story star will return to narrate the second season, which will premiere in 2028.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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During a recent industry webcast alongside leaders from Cisco, Intel, and Nutanix, Debo Dutta, Chief AI Officer at Nutanix, outlined a strategic blueprint to help executives navigate this transition.
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Oswaks recounted moments from the event in his interview with the outlet, noting how the pro-Palestinian protesters vastly outnumbered them that day.
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Harry recounted his and Markle’s last visit to his mother’s grave in his memoir, Spare.
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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