as in surveillance
military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to find out information about an enemy
There are two helicopters available for reconnaissance. reconnaissance missions
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Recent Examples of reconnaissance
Japan has provided a set of five coastal surveillance radars to the Philippines as part of official security assistance and intelligence-sharing would enhance reconnaissance cooperation.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
The move comes as demand for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in the Middle East continues to rise, driven by operations involving Iran and ongoing maritime monitoring missions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The Udvar-Hazy Center contains the Space Shuttle Discovery, the record-breaking SR-71 Blackbird Air Force reconnaissance jet, and new exhibits featuring the James Webb Telescope and Parker Solar Probe.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
The move comes as demand for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in the Middle East continues to rise, driven by operations involving Iran and ongoing maritime monitoring missions.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The Udvar-Hazy Center contains the Space Shuttle Discovery, the record-breaking SR-71 Blackbird Air Force reconnaissance jet, and new exhibits featuring the James Webb Telescope and Parker Solar Probe.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
Noun
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The rapper could be seen dragging Cassie down the hotel hallway in surveillance footage that was shown to the jury and previously released to the public in 2024.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Prosecutors said surveillance footage from the center captured an unknown person letting Reed inside the building.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The observations were corroborated by security video, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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After that incident, he was placed in an enhanced observation module for 24 hours before being cleared and moved into administrative separation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnaissance. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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