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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
Jehosheba’s mother has her daughter recite an ingratiating thank-you speech to the Aunts.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Both poets recited their verse to the audience at the ceremony.
—María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
Both poets recited their verse to the audience at the ceremony.
—María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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Staffers have described their days as a dark bureaucratic comedy.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the drive there, Losada said they were forced to memorize the PIKE creed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That human-bear who memorized lines of poetry as a circus trick grew out of an old Russian fairy tale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Chicago police continue to list the case as active — but no suspects have been named, no arrests have been made and a $68,000 reward is still being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, per FOX32 Chicago.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Both companies will be listed on the London Stock Exchange.—
Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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McMahon told me that another priority is patriotic education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don Cheadle told Entertainment Tonight in July 2021about tying the knot with his partner of nearly 30 years, Bridgid Coulter, during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The plan details various initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at key facilities such as the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport, as well as establishes methods to lower water use.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The documentary also details how Michaels was deeply shaken by the death of former cast member Chris Farley, who died of an accidental drug overdose in 1997 at 33.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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After his challenge attempt, Probst jumped right back into hosting duties, narrating as Joe earned the immunity necklace.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Galvin, who's in charge of the state's elections, narrates the 30 second commercials promoted by his office to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eden outlined how, by crippling universities over charges of antisemitism, McMahon could also achieve larger goals.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is a strong time to outline a process, prioritize what matters, and get something into motion without overthinking it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutor Nichols called David Wiley to the stand, who recounted Terry Rose's confession to him back in 1999.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The billionaire cofounder recounted a time when Duolingo had been on the hunt for a chief financial officer for a year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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