1
as in describing
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 memorizing
to give from memory
after all these years, she's still able to recite the poems she learned as a child
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as in listing
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 reciting
Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of actors sit anxiously, reciting dialogue to themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Harrison has also started singing again, reciting word-for-word the lyrics of old 1970s hits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When put on the spot to improvise a monologue, Simon cracks and resorts to reciting a scene from Pretty Woman.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 27 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of actors sit anxiously, reciting dialogue to themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Harrison has also started singing again, reciting word-for-word the lyrics of old 1970s hits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When put on the spot to improvise a monologue, Simon cracks and resorts to reciting a scene from Pretty Woman.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciting
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Brown said, describing a potential tipping point if another paycheck is missed.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Studies tell us that hair is among the top three features (along with height and weight) used when describing others, and one of the features most often recalled after a social interaction.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But this particular test also requires serious social media sleuthing, memorizing statistics and rewatching games.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer nonprofit was not successful in late 2024 in securing the backing of the Connecticut Historic Preservation Review Board to support a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, a necessary requirement for listing.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tactics to combat drug traffickers required military leaders exercising might, not lawyers telling generals what to do, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Every few years, there's a new diet trend telling us what to eat or what to avoid.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the easiest way to catch the ceremony online at no cost is through DirecTV’s five-day trial period, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead, including any free trials and limited-time discounts.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Last September, the city released the feasibility study, outlining the site’s potential uses and evaluating considerations like parking and utilities.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In a post shared on X, the Bay Area rocker described meeting a man who recognized him from across the street and began recounting, in vivid detail, a Van Halen concert from three decades ago.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Because a grand jury handed up the indictment, the court record does not include a narrative detailing the evidence investigators say links him to the damage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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This alone would be enough to cement this set as the top pick in our story, but the earthy color palette and thoughtful hem detailing really sealed the deal.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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After vocal surgery forced her to pause for two years in late 2022, the irony isn't lost on Williams-Paisley that her comeback roles rely almost entirely on voice work narrating dispatcher calls and guiding viewers through the arcs of a reality show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Corridos, a form of Mexican storytelling that dates to the 19th century — and became especially prominent during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 for narrating the struggles and triumphs of the era — have since evolved into a modern voice for social realities and personal histories.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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