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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 recounts
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Sokol recounts the dizzying story of meeting her husband at a wedding in Moscow, which begins with her husband attending a nightclub in Dubai.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In her new memoir, Famesick, Dunham recounts her experiences at previous Met Galas.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The new filing recounts how events allegedly unfolded in the March 8 invasion, starting days before the break-in.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The British had imprisoned Jindan, and Duleep was forced to give away the diamond and claims to sovereignty, Smithsonian Magazine recounts.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Baptiste recounts his experience with very vivid memories of what happened.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
For his third time selected at Annecy, Papa brings a feature-length non-fiction animation film which recounts the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The defendant covered the camera, but chilling audio evidence recounts the 7-year-old’s last moments.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
Squeri then recounts what must rank as one of the most surprising CEO succession dramas ever.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Sokol recounts the dizzying story of meeting her husband at a wedding in Moscow, which begins with her husband attending a nightclub in Dubai.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
In her new memoir, Famesick, Dunham recounts her experiences at previous Met Galas.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 May 2026
The new filing recounts how events allegedly unfolded in the March 8 invasion, starting days before the break-in.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The British had imprisoned Jindan, and Duleep was forced to give away the diamond and claims to sovereignty, Smithsonian Magazine recounts.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Baptiste recounts his experience with very vivid memories of what happened.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
For his third time selected at Annecy, Papa brings a feature-length non-fiction animation film which recounts the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The defendant covered the camera, but chilling audio evidence recounts the 7-year-old’s last moments.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are no automatic recounts in Indiana, but the losing candidate may request and pay for a recount regardless of the vote margin.
—Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounts
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Hollywood’s recent streaming wars, however, have cast all kinds of doubts on the value of such totals.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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His regular-season point totals were some of the best in the league, but the playoff performances in critical moments were the subject of much scrutiny, so much so that most hockey fans thought all Marner needed was a change of scenery to unlock his postseason potential.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Galvin, who's in charge of the state's elections, narrates the 30 second commercials promoted by his office to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.—
David Wade,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jane Fonda narrates a new spot for Tom Steyer‘s California gubernatorial bid, focusing on his climate record as well as a fleeting reference to Eric Swalwell.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Turner then turned his attention to philanthropy, giving away huge amounts of his wealth to support global causes, including $1 billion to the United Nations Foundation and other sums to support the environment and nuclear non-proliferation.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Lawmakers say these companies use predatory collection practices to charge veterans large sums for help claiming benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Hank Kennedy chronicles the Nazi war on cartoons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 May 2026
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The film, which chronicles the life and career of filmmaker Barbara Hammer, was produced by Space Time Films with Christine Vachon and Killer Films serving as executive producer.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Agatha delivered on both counts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Drozd read the three charges against Mendoza Hernandez — two counts of assaulting a federal officer and one count of destruction of government property.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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“Recounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recounts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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