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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
From activist Raquel Willis’ opening remarks to poems recited in honor of the late literary giant Nikki Giovanni, along with talks from leading voices such as Professor Imani Perry and Kiese Laymon, to cultural critic Roxanne Gay, the festival was filled with insight, reverence and celebration.
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Essence, 19 June 2025
Progressives reciting tired talking points about democracy being under attack and Orange Man being bad is the exact kind of fresh, novel idea that could turn things around for the struggling party!
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
The ceremony featured all nine women together, taking turns reciting prayers and reading from a 120-year-old Torah, a relic from the Holocaust.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
The new facility is equipped with four dual-tasking machines (think tapping your head and reciting the alphabet backwards at the same time) designed to push users cognitively in a safe and fun environment.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Essence, 19 June 2025
Progressives reciting tired talking points about democracy being under attack and Orange Man being bad is the exact kind of fresh, novel idea that could turn things around for the struggling party!
—Grace Curley, Boston Herald, 14 June 2025
The ceremony featured all nine women together, taking turns reciting prayers and reading from a 120-year-old Torah, a relic from the Holocaust.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
The new facility is equipped with four dual-tasking machines (think tapping your head and reciting the alphabet backwards at the same time) designed to push users cognitively in a safe and fun environment.
—Advertorial, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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TikTok users flooded the comment section with responses describing the scene as heartwarming and emotionally stirring.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The brothers ran, but Brown was fatally wounded, and witnesses described seeing a pickup truck fleeing the scene.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 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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Those counts were previously listed as criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder but were amended after her death.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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Apple is telling users that the old HomeKit architecture will soon stop working entirely and, crucially, some users will be upgraded automatically.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
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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The findings of the investigation were outlined in a report released Friday that detailed the events that led to Connecticut State Police Trooper Joseph Godbout firing one round in the chest of Ruben Muller, who was 41 at the time of the incident on Dec. 30, 2023.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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In May, ProPublica published a story detailing the horrors of Hurricane Helene’s impact on one of those counties, Yancey.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
27 June 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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Israel Brigs, another panelist, outlined what’s at stake: loss of contract eligibility, revenue, and prime contractor status.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
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 12 Jul. 2025.
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