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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
recited the funny story of how he and his girlfriend met
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as in to list
to specify one after another
the Declaration of Independence recites a long list of grievances against King George III
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Recent Examples of recite
Rana remembers midnight poetry readings, when her father’s friends crowded into the living room to recite their verses.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
This was followed by a Byzantine Liturgy recited by representatives from the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches that are separate from the main Roman Catholic Church but share the pope as leader.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Their employees could recite growth targets but couldn't articulate why those targets mattered beyond shareholder value.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, April 27, the Hart of Dixie alum, 43, shared a video on her Instagram of her and a friend wearing Darth Vader masks and pressing a button on the side, prompting the toys to recite some classic Star Wars phrases.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
This was followed by a Byzantine Liturgy recited by representatives from the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches that are separate from the main Roman Catholic Church but share the pope as leader.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Their employees could recite growth targets but couldn't articulate why those targets mattered beyond shareholder value.
—Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, April 27, the Hart of Dixie alum, 43, shared a video on her Instagram of her and a friend wearing Darth Vader masks and pressing a button on the side, prompting the toys to recite some classic Star Wars phrases.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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Over hours of harrowing testimony, Cassie described acquiescing to Diddy.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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But his budget is more accurately described as a major policy shift—and a very beneficial one.—
Jack Spencer,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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Those who have the film and TV adaptations of Austen’s books memorized are in for something much different in tone here.—
Kim Campbell,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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The students of today are stepping into a world where adaptability, resilience, emotional intelligence and ethical judgement will matter more than memorizing facts or following old playbooks.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here is the lineup of home and road opponents, listed alphabetically. Steelers’ 2025 opponents The Steelers went 10-7 in the 2024 regular season before being blown out by the Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round of the playoffs, extending Pittsburgh’s winless postseason drought to eight years.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Favorite Paint Picks Drew listed Farrow & Ball’s Dimity as his favorite neutral.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This lightweight, crochet sweater vest is adorned with delicate buttons down the front, while the fold-over collar is decorated with lace detailing that dresses up this relatively simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The $10 billion order from the UK for Boeing (first of many new orders hopefully) was detailed this morning as British Airways unveiled plans to buy 32 Boeing 787-10 long-haul aircraft from Boeing.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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The book is available in all bookstores, as an ebook, and an audiobook (narrated by Cazzu).—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
3 May 2025
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It is narrated by the figure of death, which sounds gruesome but isn't.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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While a motive was not outlined during the trial, an inmate at Halifax County Adult Detention Center, where Frederick was being held, testified that Frederick admitted to killing his wife in June 2023, WSET-TV reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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The company crumbled after a Wall Street Journal story outlined the firm’s struggles and shut down in 2018.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The former co-chair of the Gates Foundation recounts pivotal moments in her life. 7.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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Larsen recounts, recalling his location-scouting mission in October when his organization became interested in al fresco theater.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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