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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
Once the camera’s red light goes on, Amaarae slips the device away and recites her questions from memory.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The two develop a close bond as Molina recites the story of his favorite movie, starring Luna.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Every morning, Elia recites the traditional Jewish morning prayers out loud.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The two develop a close bond as Molina recites the story of his favorite movie, starring Luna.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Every morning, Elia recites the traditional Jewish morning prayers out loud.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Instead, Arthur recites some Shakespeare and settles into a sulk after discovering some plans Edward has not shared with him.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
In the film’s opening scene, a white schoolgirl recites a list of the materials.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recites
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Local reporting describes heavy traffic, overflow parking, and crowding at overlooks as leaf peepers arrive during good weather windows.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with WWD, the 38-year-old describes how this new era, which includes e-commerce expansion across the Middle East, is poised to corner untapped potential markets like Saudi Arabia.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wikipedia lists 101 college football rivalry games that include some kind of trophy.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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SeatGeek, another resale ticket site, lists upper level seats for $189 and lower level seats for $112.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This announcement follows the recent launch of CSB’s Vision, which outlines the organization’s ambition to evolve into an integrated soccer hub in Canada.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit outlines all the medical prescriptions Lau provided to all 21 minors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The film is a wild ride down the mighty Colorado River, exploring the region’s extraordinary wildlife, cultural history, and precarious future, and ChasingHorse narrates.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
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The first biography of the writer, and an engaging one at that, the book narrates how a child of privilege evolved into an esteemed naturalist-writer and a crusader for various left-wing causes.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The big idea represented in this study is a pattern that repeats itself over and over in human physiology—tissues adapt themselves to the stresses placed on them.—
Peter Mason,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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This story repeats itself, from Nero's Rome to Francisco Franco's Spain.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, published in May 2024, which details the Amazon acquisition and his decades building the natural foods empire.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The theory first started circulating after the couple’s engagement announcement in August, before intensifying after the release of Swift's new Life of a Showgirl album earlier this month — the eight track from which, Wi$t Li$t, details Swift's hopes for a family with fiancé Kelce.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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