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as in described
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 listed
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 recited
The bride and groom recited their vows and exchanged candy rings, and then there was lots of dancing and celebrating.
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Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Poetry is sung or recited at every major event of our lives, from battle cry to betrothal, across all cultures and climes.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Kerry McGawley, a professor and senior sports physiologist at the performance optimization company Orreco, recalls the pithy mantra recited to her by a professional Swedish cross-country skier more than a decade ago.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
One man held up a crucifix, and another recited the Lord’s Prayer over a megaphone.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
For a whole year, Hersh didn’t utter a single word in his new class, where the teacher recited lessons in modern Hebrew.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
At the Labor Day ceremony honoring those who died in the massacre, traditional lion dancers performed and visitors from across the country recited the names of those killed with traditional blessings.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Newsweek was unable to find reputable studies that verified the exact figures Trump has recited.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Poetry is sung or recited at every major event of our lives, from battle cry to betrothal, across all cultures and climes.
—K.j.s. “sunny” Anand, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Kerry McGawley, a professor and senior sports physiologist at the performance optimization company Orreco, recalls the pithy mantra recited to her by a professional Swedish cross-country skier more than a decade ago.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
One man held up a crucifix, and another recited the Lord’s Prayer over a megaphone.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
For a whole year, Hersh didn’t utter a single word in his new class, where the teacher recited lessons in modern Hebrew.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
At the Labor Day ceremony honoring those who died in the massacre, traditional lion dancers performed and visitors from across the country recited the names of those killed with traditional blessings.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
Newsweek was unable to find reputable studies that verified the exact figures Trump has recited.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Revered by all three Abrahamic religions, the psalms were often recited, read, and sung in routine worship.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recited
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The platform, best described as part creative incubator and part distribution hub, is designed for the mobile attention economy without sacrificing substance or style.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a phone call last spring, Kashunamiut School District Superintendent Jeanne Campbell described a host of problems related to the Chevak school's boiler and broken water pipes that impacted the fire sprinkler system.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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And why does virtually every Palestinian have those dates memorized by heart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gray, 65, memorized the meal schedule here years ago.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Eagles have officially listed Johnson as questionable to return with an ankle injury.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of people listed were charged in multiple swing states that were the center of unfounded claims of election fraud, including Georgia, Nevada, Arizona and Wisconsin.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Among the Continental soldiers taken prisoner at the Battle of Trois-Rivières in Quebec in 1776, for instance, eighty-nine of two hundred told their redcoat captors they had been born overseas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The writer finished the trail in 40 days and recounted stories of strangers handing him candy bars through car windows, bar owners delivering him breakfast, a father scooping him up amid a rainstorm and a physical therapist working wonders on his knee at half her hourly rate.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many men in the facility, like Chacón, were unsure why they were accused of terrorist activity, the story detailed.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Post also detailed Horning's personal exploits in the small mountain town.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The family’s painful story captured national attention and was chronicled in the 2023 Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Her journey has also been chronicled on The Kardashians, with the most recent season featuring Kardashian studying for the bar exam in between takes while filming All’s Fair.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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