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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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In the new two-part Netflix docuseries aka Charlie Sheen, the 60-year-old actor recounts an intervention his family organized under the guise of a 50th birthday party for his father, Martin Sheen.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Howard recounts the roughly decade-long effort to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge by sixty-four feet, to allow for the passage of a new generation of cargo ships that were both bigger and more energy efficient.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Jacir recounts how unexpected events carried on into post-production, which was mainly done in the UK.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Jung himself recounts moments of synchronicity in his own life.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
This exhibit recounts that history through artifacts, photographs, first-person accounts, family objects and even sweet treats.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Reddit post by user Olastun_bee recounts how the office transitioned from modern business casual—polos, cardigans, khakis—to a retro formality overnight.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The series recounts how he leveraged technology, nostalgia and design to dramatically improve Renault’s fortunes, also leading the carmaker into electric, planet-friendly vehicles, which should mesh well with Kering’s strong sustainability ethos.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Pankiw in her doc also recounts how Lilith Fair after its first year for its second and third summer festival runs added rap and R&B artists like Missy Elliot, Neneh Cherry and Erykah Badu following criticism over a too-white event.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
In the new two-part Netflix docuseries aka Charlie Sheen, the 60-year-old actor recounts an intervention his family organized under the guise of a 50th birthday party for his father, Martin Sheen.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Howard recounts the roughly decade-long effort to raise the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge by sixty-four feet, to allow for the passage of a new generation of cargo ships that were both bigger and more energy efficient.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025
Jacir recounts how unexpected events carried on into post-production, which was mainly done in the UK.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Jung himself recounts moments of synchronicity in his own life.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
This exhibit recounts that history through artifacts, photographs, first-person accounts, family objects and even sweet treats.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Reddit post by user Olastun_bee recounts how the office transitioned from modern business casual—polos, cardigans, khakis—to a retro formality overnight.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The series recounts how he leveraged technology, nostalgia and design to dramatically improve Renault’s fortunes, also leading the carmaker into electric, planet-friendly vehicles, which should mesh well with Kering’s strong sustainability ethos.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounts
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The term describes the conscious decision to avoid or renounce managerial roles in order to preserve mental health, maintain balance and prioritize meaningful work.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The neural pathways that Wolf describes, those deep reading circuits built through sustained attention to text, are the same ones that enable complex reasoning, empathy, and the kind of patient thinking that democracy requires.—
Jessica Ewing
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even trace amounts of milk or cashew can cause symptoms like hives, vomiting, swelling, or difficulty breathing.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dancing With the Stars Season 34 premiered with a surge in viewer participation, doubling premiere-night voting totals compared to last season.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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French’s time atop the department was marked most notably by the lowest homicide totals on record.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Italian component comes from the text-to-speech voice that narrates the videos.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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On this 30-song triple album, the Wilco front man narrates a shambolic, lovely folk-rock odyssey well worth sinking into.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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With no ground to generate revenue, and limited gate receipts, Enfield FC rely on benefactors putting large sums of money into the club — not uncommon at this level.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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From the $725 million total, substantial sums were first allocated for legal fees and lead plaintiff payments.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The original 1986 cult classic, starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, chronicles the lives of immortal warriors, spanning from the highlands of Scotland in the 16th century to the concrete jungle of Manhattan in the ‘80s.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the Murdaugh Murders podcast, the limited series chronicles how Maggie and Alex, members of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties, are tested after their son Paul (Johnny Berchtold) is involved in a deadly boat crash.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Timely rains in 2024 fell prior to the survey being conducted, which contributed to the elevated pond counts last year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of gamers now in the world, exceeding three billion by some counts.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Recounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recounts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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