retelling

noun

re·​tell·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈte-liŋ How to pronounce retelling (audio)
: a new version of a story
a retelling of a Greek legend

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These films, of course, are dealing with very real and highly sensitive geo-political situations and, unlike documentaries or most narrative retellings, are being made and released while events are still actually unfolding and on-the-ground facts are still blurred. Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 June 2025 In their answer, the Aces deny Hamby’s retelling of events and contend there are several defenses. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 June 2025 Like countless retellings, slightly different, but all eventually heading in the exact same direction. Hazlitt, 18 June 2025 Carroll's eye for detail frequently dissects wardrobe choices, while her courtroom retelling reads like theater. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for retelling

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First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retelling was in 1883

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“Retelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retelling. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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