recounts 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of recount

recounts

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noun

plural of recount

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Recent Examples of recounts
Verb
In the book, Finch recounts how a tumultuous childhood at the hands of an abusive adoptive mom led her to want to escape her homelife. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 The latter recounts his travels to the island of Utopia and outlines its customs, which contrast sharply with common practice in England. Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 Summary Frank Naeymi-Rad, a doctor and computer scientist, recounts a pivotal healthcare AI project at a VA hospital, emphasizing that clinical data accuracy is paramount. Frank Naeymi-Rad, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Below, Entertainment Weekly recounts the details of the harrowing crash and takes a look at where Travis Barker is now. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Chapek recounts his early years, raised in small-town Indiana by his mother and WWII veteran father. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Chapek’s memoir recounts his formative years growing up in small-town Indiana, where he was raised by his mother and WWII-veteran father. Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 The president also frequently recounts that women — including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials — used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden. Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 The president also frequently recounts that hordes of women, including journalists, Cabinet members and administration officials, used to complain to him about their high heels getting stuck in the mud in the old, grassy Rose Garden. ABC News, 7 Aug. 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
Verb
  • The company describes this combination as soft embodied intelligence.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Sivan describes the anecdotes in the song as a collage of, and love letter inspired by, several women in his personal life.
    Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Some of that drizzle returned in lesser amounts Monday morning, according to the weather service.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Two of them, who were the main suppliers, made routine trips to Philadelphia and New York to get large amounts of cocaine, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, the film tells a true story that powerfully illustrates how indispensable investigative journalism is in uncovering historical crimes.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The National Hurricane Center predicted 8 to 12 inches of rainfall across Maui and the Big Island, with maximum totals as high as 25 inches in some spots on the Big Island.
    Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ariana Grande Matches Elvis Presley’s Chart Wins While Grande and Presley are tied with the same number of top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100, their paths to accumulating those totals have been very different.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • First game there since 2022 after a four-year renovation hiatus; Costner narrates the promos, 25+ Hall of Famers on hand, both teams in retro uniforms.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bret, who narrates the series with snooty affectation, is primarily parentless, with mom and dad gallivanting around Europe.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yet employers spend enormous sums purchasing healthcare without consistently demanding the same operational discipline.
    Eugene Litvak, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But even small retirement contributions can compound into large sums, given enough time.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Specifically, his book Fire & Blood, which chronicles the rise and fall of House Targaryen’s centuries-long reign over the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The museum chronicles the twins’ lives and careers through family artifacts, including a double chair, Eng’s tour trunk, and Chang’s crutches, flute, and handwritten will.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Hernandez faces two federal counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Kenosha County District Attorney's Office is charging Frank McGrath with two felony counts of misconduct in public office, in violation of Wisconsin statute.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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