Synonyms of recounted

recounted

verb

past tense of recount

as in described

to give an oral or written account of in some detail

a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• described
• told
• chronicled
• narrated
• reported
• related
• recited
• set forth
• detailed
• depicted
• charted
• stated
• rehearsed
• revealed
• uttered
• voiced
• disclosed
• enumerated
• delivered
• gave
• exposed
• itemized
• expressed
• divulged
• sketched
• rendered
• delineated
• bared
• reeled off
• particularized
• let on (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recounted

Cheogyal recounted his story to CNN from that city, which has been the center of the Tibetan cause since the 14th Dalai Lama fled his home and established a government-in-exile there more than six decades ago. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Also in line were members of the Plaha family of Santa Clara, who have been fans since son Nihal, 10, devoured a Stan’s doughnut at the age of 1, mother Kassey recounted, laughing. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Lindsay Clancy, who is currently on trial for the murders of her three children, broke down in court Friday, July 31 when an emergency room doctor recounted trying to revive her 8-month-old son, Callan. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

While testifying in a Massachusetts courtroom on July 27, Patrick recounted the months, days and hours leading up to the children's deaths. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 July 2026

In the journal entries, Fauci recounted early discussions about the origins of the coronavirus, an issue that lawmakers have investigated and that Paul has accused Fauci of downplaying. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 July 2026

In dozens of declarations collected as part of the court record, detainees recounted broccoli full of worms, diapers doled out one at a time, and staff tearing up children’s drawings. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Dylan was present for this almost-fight, and the two recounted it together. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026