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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
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Recent Examples of recounted
Veteran royal writer Richard Kay recounted how Diana felt on the Daily Mail‘s Palace Confidential podcast.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
During a recent visit to Hot Ones, Radcliffe recounted the intensive training required for an underwater scene in Goblet of Fire — and shared how a small mistake led to him nearly drowning.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Another victim recounted in her own FBI interview that during a trip to Epstein’s island, Epstein flew her to another island and introduced her to an unnamed billionaire.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Brody recounted to The Sunday Times in 2023.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert recounted how Hegseth spent $12,000 on fruit basket stands.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Partridge recounted his struggles landing another college job in an interview with The Athletic last month ahead of the Super Bowl.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The move follows reports from former staff who recounted physical, verbal and psychological abuse primarily executed by the restaurant’s co-founder and figurehead, celebrity chef René Redzepi.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But the going was slow, the two men recounted.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Mar. 2026
During a recent visit to Hot Ones, Radcliffe recounted the intensive training required for an underwater scene in Goblet of Fire — and shared how a small mistake led to him nearly drowning.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Another victim recounted in her own FBI interview that during a trip to Epstein’s island, Epstein flew her to another island and introduced her to an unnamed billionaire.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Brody recounted to The Sunday Times in 2023.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert recounted how Hegseth spent $12,000 on fruit basket stands.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Partridge recounted his struggles landing another college job in an interview with The Athletic last month ahead of the Super Bowl.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The move follows reports from former staff who recounted physical, verbal and psychological abuse primarily executed by the restaurant’s co-founder and figurehead, celebrity chef René Redzepi.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
But the going was slow, the two men recounted.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounted
Verb
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Trump administration officials had described solving the case as a top priority.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, who for decades have chronicled Black life in Louisiana, focusing on the prison-industrial system and the state’s history of slavery, were recognized for photography.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 Mar. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The story weaves together themes of loss, found family and the small mysteries that can change lives — all narrated through the wry, observant voice of a creature who may just be smarter than the humans around him.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the years passed, behind the serene facade of studying and teaching at the seminary in the religious city of Qom, more claims and rumors narrated the ever-increasing influence and power wielded by Mojtaba.—
Kay Armin Serjoie,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mexican news outlets like Azteca Noticias reported last week that aid sent from Mexico was being sold in island stores that sell goods in dollars.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the past few weeks, WCCO has reported on the companion bill making its way through the House.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bloomfield Township police said an investigation is continuing, and any additional cases believed to be related will be presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor's office.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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No Easter basket is complete without something Peeps-related.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Recounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recounted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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