reconned; reconning; recons
: to conduct a preliminary and especially an exploratory survey of : to do a reconnaissance of (something)
In another village we sent an advance party to recon the place.—
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Empire leader sends out a recon droid, which meets an explosive end when Grogu uses the Force on it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Beyond identity markers like racial background and gender, Americans also recon with the less visible affiliation of their status among the PMC, the classical petty bourgeoisie, or the working class.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Groups, like the Rollin’ Queens of Orlando and a dancing skaters’ group from Daytona Beach, have already stopped in for rolling recon, says Somaru.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Empire leader sends out a recon droid, which meets an explosive end when Grogu uses the Force on it.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Moreno and Lisa D’Silva, Rascal’s voyage manager and resident marine biologist, used their knowledge of the park to recon the best coral reefs and other dive spots.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
Beyond identity markers like racial background and gender, Americans also recon with the less visible affiliation of their status among the PMC, the classical petty bourgeoisie, or the working class.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Recon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recon. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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