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Recent Examples of recon
The recon missions, carried out aboard RB-26 Invaders, were made harrowing by enemy anti-aircraft fire.
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Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Jan. 2026
And by the time the album was released, attempts had begun to recon-cile Jesus Christ—that figure of childhood and the Church and the establishment—with popular culture.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, were undeterred, including one who did recon hours before the concert during Roan’s soundcheck.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
From the harrowing footage of a Kimera employee’s supposedly fatal recon mission to the wild night Guillermo’s right-hand man, Oswaldo (Enrique Arce), enjoys in Bangkok, it’s all produced like a Hollywood blockbuster.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Jan. 2026
And by the time the album was released, attempts had begun to recon-cile Jesus Christ—that figure of childhood and the Church and the establishment—with popular culture.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, were undeterred, including one who did recon hours before the concert during Roan’s soundcheck.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
From the harrowing footage of a Kimera employee’s supposedly fatal recon mission to the wild night Guillermo’s right-hand man, Oswaldo (Enrique Arce), enjoys in Bangkok, it’s all produced like a Hollywood blockbuster.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recon
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Meanwhile, South Korea selected the platform for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions with its Navy and Marine Corps, with deployment expected later this decade.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Unlike other riders who have already been on reconnaissance trips of certain key stages, Vingegaard will not go on any scouting missions.—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Delrahim said the merger would bring more opportunities for writers and directors, as well as actors, drivers, location scouts, casting directors, caterers, mechanics, and animal handlers.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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He's worked as an NBA scout for the New Orleans Pelicans since 2023, according to his LinkedIn profile.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Big surf from a previous swell contributed to a drowning Saturday off Dana Point and, on Wednesday afternoon, the search continued for a young girl swept off the sand Tuesday evening in Laguna Beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Paint-Your-Own Decor Michaels says that buyers are highly interested in DIY home decor this year, with searches for the term up 79%.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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As the hunt for the next James Bond continues, Steven Spielberg has long moved on from the idea of directing a 007 movie.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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One study of Yellowstone wolves found that body size helped wolves hunt prey like bison and elk.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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“Recon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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