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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
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
In the book, Dorit recounts the entire altercation, including pleading with the intruders to save her and her kids' lives.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In this visual memoir directed by Hardison alongside Frédéric Tcheng, the Brooklyn native recounts her decades of witnessing fashion’s cultural conscience shift back and forth — and how her inner determination ultimately changed the modern-day modeling industry as a whole.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The actor recounts how their mutual trust helped the couple to adjust a scene that just wasn't working.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The visually stunning tome, timed to Marilyn’s centenary, recounts the friendship and creative collaboration between Josh’s grandfather Bruno Bernard, a Jewish German immigrant who became a legendary showbiz photographer, and Hollywood’s most iconic movie star.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Also, Braff recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 2026
Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Verb
At one juncture, Bassichis recounts a routine that Maya did about coming out as gay to his father, a devout Catholic who reassured him that their family would pay any price for a cure.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
In the book, Dorit recounts the entire altercation, including pleading with the intruders to save her and her kids' lives.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark live release, Frampton recounts his history in bands The Herd and Humble Pie before striking stadium-sellout gold as a solo star with venerated guitar chops and an inventive talk box.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
In this visual memoir directed by Hardison alongside Frédéric Tcheng, the Brooklyn native recounts her decades of witnessing fashion’s cultural conscience shift back and forth — and how her inner determination ultimately changed the modern-day modeling industry as a whole.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The actor recounts how their mutual trust helped the couple to adjust a scene that just wasn't working.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The visually stunning tome, timed to Marilyn’s centenary, recounts the friendship and creative collaboration between Josh’s grandfather Bruno Bernard, a Jewish German immigrant who became a legendary showbiz photographer, and Hollywood’s most iconic movie star.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Also, Braff recounts his first time in Variety and takes the 10 Questions quiz.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 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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But Guidara describes how hospitality can be intentionally embedded into every element of the dining experience — from the greeting at the door to the pacing of a meal.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Sleek marble bathrooms come with generous amounts of Tuscan Soul, the in-house toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Monday, four men were charged with participating in a scheme to use the tunnel to traffic massive amounts of narcotics into America.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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China remains the world's largest hub for manufacturing and trade of electric cars, capturing nearly 75% and 40% of the respective global totals.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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So the totals in the tracker could change as new records are updated.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Obama narrates videos scattered across the exhibit, which also features a full wall of 2008 campaign buttons, original copies of essays from Obama’s school and community organizing days and a timeline of his first presidential campaign.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Jonathan Sangster stars as the musical’s central character Mark, a solitary filmmaker who narrates the story.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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According to a document posted by the state, CRS has charged Florida unusually large sums to hire staff for the detention center.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The two leading providers of AI models, as well as SpaceX, which includes Elon Musk’s AI company, could go public at trillion dollar-valuations just as other firms are seeking vast sums to fund data centers, chips and infrastructure, raising questions about whether markets can absorb the supply.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Michael begins with the 10-year-old singer (Juliano Valde) and his rise to stardom with his brothers in the Jackson 5 and chronicles his quest to become the King of Pop in adulthood (Jaafar Jackson) through the release of his multiplatinum albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Frampton chronicles his 1970s rise to fame, his career setbacks, and his determination to perform in spite of his IBM battle.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Why are vote counts slow in California?—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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He has also been charged with multiple counts of theft, burglary, criminal property damage, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, and unauthorized control of propelled vehicle, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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