Thesaurus results for RECOUNTS

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verb

present tense third-person singular of recount

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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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noun

plural of recount

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Recent Examples of recounts

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Now, a week after Hockney’s death, Brooks recounts their trip and reveals the photos for the first time. —

Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026 In Grandfather’s Chair, an old man recounts stories from American history through the experiences of his trusty oaken chair, which has seen it all. —

John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 In the episode of Deadly Influence, Rahkim recounts his brother's propensity for social media content creation. —

Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The suit recounts the rapid deterioration — and futile attempts to salvage — what for a long time had been a mutually beneficial professional and artistic partnership. —

Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The 12-year-old actor recounts bonding with costar Colman Domingo and winning $50 off of director Antoine Fuqua. —

Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 With stark imagery and clear-eyed anger, Lorde recounts a violent racist encounter on the street, exposing the enduring psychological wounds of racial oppression and misogyny. —

JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2026 The podcast recounts the story of a red-haired woman accused of killing a royal descendant in London, whom Cinda claimed was innocent and sent to the United States for safety. —

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Thayil recounts that in another recent interview, a journalist brought up the idea of AI and holograms. —

Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 June 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

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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 23 June 2026