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
The humanoid stands about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs roughly 175–180 pounds (79–82 kilograms), and is intended for tasks such as reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and other high-risk ground operations.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But systems that automate reconnaissance and strikes are merely the most visible parts of the automation revolution.
—Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The first trip is mere reconnaissance; the slow and intimate process of knowing a place requires return visits.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
And there are drives that feel like reconnaissance missions across the American landscape.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But systems that automate reconnaissance and strikes are merely the most visible parts of the automation revolution.
—Jon R. Lindsay, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
The first trip is mere reconnaissance; the slow and intimate process of knowing a place requires return visits.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
And there are drives that feel like reconnaissance missions across the American landscape.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconnaissance
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Investigators used surveillance footage and GPS data from Harmon’s vehicle to place him at the scene, officials said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The union claimed that the company wants to eliminate more than 100 jobs, cut salaries, and install AI surveillance systems.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Locals flocking to the barrels Micromorphological observations and analysis showed that burying these barrels would have prevented them from freezing and would have preserved its chemical state before mixing it with sand and water, according to Heritage Daily.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the official day of observation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Reconnaissance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconnaissance. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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