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as in describes
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 lists
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 recites
On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.
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Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometani Shota stars as Sakai, a convenience store clerk who clocks in, recites the employee pledges, restocks the shelves, and feels nothing — until new recruit Ogawa (Erika Karata) arrives as one of several anomalies that send the store’s standardized operations spiraling toward bloody ends.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The prosecutor recites the official version of each case and asks the suspect for his or her version of events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
In a league that still recites diversity statements and upholds Rooney Rule interview requirements, no Black head coaches were hired.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
King’s recites the Nicene Creed weekly, rare among evangelical churches.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Episodes are bound together by banal introductory voiceover, in which our narrator recites ominous clichés that, like everything in His & Hers, border on parody.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The bright-eyed bear, named after writer Edgar Allan Poe, generates stories based on that selection and recites them aloud.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometani Shota stars as Sakai, a convenience store clerk who clocks in, recites the employee pledges, restocks the shelves, and feels nothing — until new recruit Ogawa (Erika Karata) arrives as one of several anomalies that send the store’s standardized operations spiraling toward bloody ends.
—Blake Simons, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The prosecutor recites the official version of each case and asks the suspect for his or her version of events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
In a league that still recites diversity statements and upholds Rooney Rule interview requirements, no Black head coaches were hired.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
King’s recites the Nicene Creed weekly, rare among evangelical churches.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Episodes are bound together by banal introductory voiceover, in which our narrator recites ominous clichés that, like everything in His & Hers, border on parody.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
The bright-eyed bear, named after writer Edgar Allan Poe, generates stories based on that selection and recites them aloud.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recites
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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But then this mofo goes and memorizes totally needless ingredients in bacon ranch chicken sandwiches.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inside his suite, Jed memorizes the code to Roper’s safe, which holds the arms trade certificate, then quietly shares the number with Pine (allowing Burr to access it from the hotel) when the whole group visits a local casino.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The guide lists 30-plus restaurants where the food keeps coming until at least midnight — and many go well past that.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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There is a sign out there that says, ‘Keep an eye out,’ because there’s some messaging coming shortly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last year's picture day was different, however, as the mom of two says Emma was happy to pose for the photos.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Malaysia has highlighted the blue economy as a priority area in its most recent economic plan, which outlines the nation’s policy objectives through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Four physicians working in addiction medicine published an American Journal of Public Health editorial that outlines strategies for getting medication to people in recovery during natural disasters.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 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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Jane Fonda narrates a new spot for Tom Steyer‘s California gubernatorial bid, focusing on his climate record as well as a fleeting reference to Eric Swalwell.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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With more companies reporting earnings next week, there are some names that could be in for big gains if history repeats itself.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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History repeats itself with the latest version of BMW’s flagship sedan.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recites. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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