as in describing
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 recounting
The book is a memoir recounting Wiesel's experience as a Holocaust survivor and is widely read in schools across the country.
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Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Several teenage witnesses became emotional while recounting the events of April 2, 2025.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Trump told Axios in an interview, recounting his Monday conversation with Netanyahu before both Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Picard has spent the last several years recounting his experiences, making D-Day a bookend to his life.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
There is also a handwritten letter from the actress recounting the loss of a recent pregnancy starting at $20,000.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
Brookhouser described Metz pulling the gun, aiming it and shooting it several times on scene and later at the hospital before recounting it again two years later for the jury, Johnson said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
One day after announcing the death of her older sister, the Freaky Friday actress penned a touching tribute to her Kelly, recounting a particularly meaningful memory.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Several teenage witnesses became emotional while recounting the events of April 2, 2025.
—Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Trump told Axios in an interview, recounting his Monday conversation with Netanyahu before both Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Picard has spent the last several years recounting his experiences, making D-Day a bookend to his life.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
There is also a handwritten letter from the actress recounting the loss of a recent pregnancy starting at $20,000.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
Brookhouser described Metz pulling the gun, aiming it and shooting it several times on scene and later at the hospital before recounting it again two years later for the jury, Johnson said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
One day after announcing the death of her older sister, the Freaky Friday actress penned a touching tribute to her Kelly, recounting a particularly meaningful memory.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 May 2026
The man at the bar recounting that epic race that more than a half-century later remains seared in the memory of those who witnessed it, a legend passed down from brother to brother, father to son, generation to generation.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounting
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airforwarders Association (AfA) both sent letters to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin describing the far-reaching consequences of such a cutback, including supply chain snafus, diminished cargo capacity and lost revenues.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Crew members believe that blame should be shared equally between producers and financiers, with some describing it as a cautionary tale.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Its release of Kaizen, the documentary by French YouTube creator Inoxtag chronicling his Mount Everest ascent, sold 370,000 tickets across 1,000 screenings in a single day.—
Tyler Chou,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Starting at noon, Little White School Museum Director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s history, chronicling the changes in the area since the mid-19th century, according to museum officials.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Now, almost 30 years since Matilda’s release, Wilson has become an author, an advocate and has decided to focus on narrating audiobooks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Britell’s first spot debuted on April 18 and featured the rapper Nas narrating over Britell’s music.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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