1
as in describing
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 memorizing
to give from memory
after all these years, she's still able to recite the poems she learned as a child
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as in listing
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 reciting
Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of actors sit anxiously, reciting dialogue to themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Harrison has also started singing again, reciting word-for-word the lyrics of old 1970s hits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When put on the spot to improvise a monologue, Simon cracks and resorts to reciting a scene from Pretty Woman.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 27 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Indeed, the simple enough ad campaign — which sees Kidman saunter in from the rain to walk up and down the aisles of an empty theater, reciting some incredibly memorable dialogue — went out into the world and made its mark.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of actors sit anxiously, reciting dialogue to themselves.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Harrison has also started singing again, reciting word-for-word the lyrics of old 1970s hits.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Feb. 2026
Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Fox News Digital later interviewed SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya about Slusser's claims, playing a video clip of Slusser reciting those allegations at Mountain West media days July 15.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
When put on the spot to improvise a monologue, Simon cracks and resorts to reciting a scene from Pretty Woman.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciting
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In the interview, describing the early moments of her mother’s absence, Guthrie explained the array of terrifying thoughts that occurred to her and to her siblings.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ash found success by attending revival-style sales conventions and memorizing every smile, wink, and maxim in the Stanley songbook.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But this particular test also requires serious social media sleuthing, memorizing statistics and rewatching games.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg reported last month that xAI had posted a job listing looking for Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, traders, and credit analysts to help teach the tool about the world of financial services.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last month, lawmakers introduced a Senate bill that would ban prediction markets from accepting or listing transactions related to sports events and casino-style games.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In her third semester at KISS, Kitty is determined to kick off senior year the right way by setting intentional time with her friends and outlining a list of goals to achieve.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stories recounting the fall from grace of cultural, military, political and even mythical figures are as old as human history.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The suit’s lace detailing and neon color were prominently displayed, emphasizing the tropical setting.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a report detailing funds for 2025, SRF money helped Evansville build a water treatment plant and Terre Haute upgrade their treatment facility.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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After vocal surgery forced her to pause for two years in late 2022, the irony isn't lost on Williams-Paisley that her comeback roles rely almost entirely on voice work narrating dispatcher calls and guiding viewers through the arcs of a reality show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Corridos, a form of Mexican storytelling that dates to the 19th century — and became especially prominent during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 for narrating the struggles and triumphs of the era — have since evolved into a modern voice for social realities and personal histories.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Reciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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