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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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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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Among the students, what might broadly be described as concern over political correctness simply did not exist.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
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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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Today, Spann is listed at -210, while Brzeski comes in at +180.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In Pakistan, her mother told her to set aside any pocket money and, once it’s accumulated, buy 24-karat gold coins.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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The black dress featured a halter neckline with cutouts and white fabric detailing on the sides.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 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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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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