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
Last month, the comedian debuted the new look on Instagram while recounting some of her Black Friday purchases.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
After the flight, Bluitt decided to share the story on TikTok, posting a video recounting what happened.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The novel is divided into three parts, the first of which is an extended prologue recounting Catt’s upbringing in a small blue-collar town in Connecticut.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Even Patterson joined the frenzy, recounting his mad dash to reporters the morning after landing.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Peeters posted a tearful video recounting the circumstances of Raffie's death.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Zwerner testified during the trial, which began in late October, recounting the moment she was shot.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Food Network star Tobias Dorzon is recounting the night he was shot 11 times during an armed robbery.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Li emphasized Taiwan’s growing international visibility, recounting a September meeting in France with CNC president Gaëtan Bruel, who expressed strong interest in Taiwan’s VR/AR capabilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
After the flight, Bluitt decided to share the story on TikTok, posting a video recounting what happened.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The novel is divided into three parts, the first of which is an extended prologue recounting Catt’s upbringing in a small blue-collar town in Connecticut.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Even Patterson joined the frenzy, recounting his mad dash to reporters the morning after landing.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Peeters posted a tearful video recounting the circumstances of Raffie's death.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
Zwerner testified during the trial, which began in late October, recounting the moment she was shot.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Food Network star Tobias Dorzon is recounting the night he was shot 11 times during an armed robbery.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Li emphasized Taiwan’s growing international visibility, recounting a September meeting in France with CNC president Gaëtan Bruel, who expressed strong interest in Taiwan’s VR/AR capabilities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounting
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After describing the facts of the case, Colbert later sat down with discuss the situation with MS NOW host Chris Hayes.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But video footage of the encounter, posted online and verified by The New York Times and other outlets, raises questions about how federal officials are describing the incident.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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This will be followed by Maltin interviewing New Orleans resident Bruce Spizer, who has written more than a dozen authoritative books chronicling The Beatles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both had spent years chronicling immigrants' movements north.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Comedic band Wolves of Glendale (Tom McGovern, Ethan Edenburg and Eric Jackowitz) will play both the pit band as well as the narrating flight attendants.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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It has also been reported that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will be narrating the feature.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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On expedition, the hunter who joined me on polar bear watch was relating a story from his grandfather who told him the telling sign of narwhal appearance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Recounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recounting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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