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Recent Examples of recon
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.
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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
So do as much internet recon on a place as possible.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
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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
So do as much internet recon on a place as possible.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recon
Noun
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The company has also introduced the MAYHEM 10 platform, expanding into electronic warfare and reconnaissance roles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2025, two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command were scrambled over the Baltic Sea to escort away a Russian reconnaissance plane that was approaching Polish airspace.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Schlittler last pitched at Fenway his senior year of high school in an area prospects showcase organized by Yankees scout Matt Hyde, who eventually convinced the club to draft the pitcher out of Northeastern in 2022.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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He is considered one of the top interior offensive linemen, too, as scouts are reportedly mixed on how to categorize him.—
Alex Zietlow
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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When asked specifically about his transition from the governor’s office to the NCAA, Baker admitted that he was referred to the NCAA’s search committee by Kennedy in the final days of his final term in office in 2022.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The next day, search teams recovered 14 additional bones consistent with human remains, Davis said.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The town of Vernon is on the hunt for those dodging local taxes by keeping cars, trucks and trailers registered in other towns or states.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recon. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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