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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
After privately exchanging handwritten vows, Emma and Hudson — a professional football player who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May — recited traditional vows at the altar in a ceremony officiated by Tommy Obenchain.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
In later years, Borlaug liked to recite statistics illustrating his seeds’ superiority.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
There will also be dramatized readings from the likes of James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes recited by Alexis Floyd, Harron Atkins, and Russell G. Jones.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
In later years, Borlaug liked to recite statistics illustrating his seeds’ superiority.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
There will also be dramatized readings from the likes of James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes recited by Alexis Floyd, Harron Atkins, and Russell G. Jones.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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These are some of the ways people have described their experience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Police describe the suspect as Black, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black face mask.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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The future won’t belong to the people who memorized the most.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The building is listed at $2.49 million, a drop from its original price of $2.9 million.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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The Dolphins were taking Fitzpatrick, Grier told owner Steve Ross, then head coach Adam Gase and team czar Mike Tannenbaum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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AllHipHop obtained court documents detailing that the estate of the late Voletta Wallace, Biggie’s mother, is suing the 52-year-old singer for allegedly keeping the trust’s portion of the huge catalog sale.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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In the museum’s archive are articles detailing how Black babies, referred to by the slur pickaninnies, were used as bait to lure and kill Florida alligator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The documentary, aired in February, is expected to be the subject of an excoriating internal review coming next week after it was narrated by the child of a Hamas minister.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Directed by Mike Tollin and narrated by Marlon Wayans, who portrayed George Raveling in 2023’s Air, the film chronicles the notable journey of the Hall of Fame basketball coach known for guiding the careers of several all-star players, including Michael Jordan.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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In an exclusive interview with CNBC earlier this week, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown outlined a leadership approach centered on urgency, momentum and learning from failure.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The county has outlined terms for a new lease agreement that would be for 11 years, including the 2025 season, with options for five two-year extensions.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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His mother, Tammy Martin, stood off to the side, smoking a cigarette, her salt-and-pepper hair in a ponytail, as her son recounted his decisions from a decade ago.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
6 July 2025
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Survivors recount their harrowing encounters with massive sharks, where some emerged miraculously unscathed and others were less fortunate.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
5 July 2025
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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