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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
After privately exchanging handwritten vows, Emma and Hudson — a professional football player who signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May — recited traditional vows at the altar in a ceremony officiated by Tommy Obenchain.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
In later years, Borlaug liked to recite statistics illustrating his seeds’ superiority.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
There will also be dramatized readings from the likes of James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes recited by Alexis Floyd, Harron Atkins, and Russell G. Jones.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025
In later years, Borlaug liked to recite statistics illustrating his seeds’ superiority.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
There will also be dramatized readings from the likes of James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, and Langston Hughes recited by Alexis Floyd, Harron Atkins, and Russell G. Jones.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
Unlike most stand-up concerts, this won’t be Sandler simply reciting jokes into a microphone.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recite
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Strickland described the demand to CNBC as being through the roof.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Among the students, what might broadly be described as concern over political correctness simply did not exist.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Carissa, who is also fluent in Spanish, is known for memorizing movie lines, cooking, swimming – and now, thanks to her viral video, running with unstoppable determination.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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My mother’s subjectivities also became rote facts to be memorized: in 1945 Mildred Pierce should have won the Oscar but didn’t, in 1951 Streetcar should have won but didn’t, in 1976 Network should have won but didn’t, etc.—
Joanna Howard
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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He was listed as the No. 28 prospect for the draft by MLB.com.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For this exercise, one player is listed as the backup at each position.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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We were told that hundreds of deals were in the making.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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AllHipHop obtained court documents detailing that the estate of the late Voletta Wallace, Biggie’s mother, is suing the 52-year-old singer for allegedly keeping the trust’s portion of the huge catalog sale.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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In the museum’s archive are articles detailing how Black babies, referred to by the slur pickaninnies, were used as bait to lure and kill Florida alligator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The documentary, aired in February, is expected to be the subject of an excoriating internal review coming next week after it was narrated by the child of a Hamas minister.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Directed by Mike Tollin and narrated by Marlon Wayans, who portrayed George Raveling in 2023’s Air, the film chronicles the notable journey of the Hall of Fame basketball coach known for guiding the careers of several all-star players, including Michael Jordan.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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Israel Brigs, another panelist, outlined what’s at stake: loss of contract eligibility, revenue, and prime contractor status.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The county has outlined terms for a new lease agreement that would be for 11 years, including the 2025 season, with options for five two-year extensions.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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His mother, Tammy Martin, stood off to the side, smoking a cigarette, her salt-and-pepper hair in a ponytail, as her son recounted his decisions from a decade ago.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
6 July 2025
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Survivors recount their harrowing encounters with massive sharks, where some emerged miraculously unscathed and others were less fortunate.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
5 July 2025
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“Recite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recite. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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