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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
Google is famous for dodging questions by reciting platitudes on its calls.
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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
Rather than just showing these thinkers reciting their greatest hits, the longform discussions showcase all of the contradictions (and occasional rifts) between members of the same movement.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
What prompted the bill In 2023, Peoria Unified School District Governing Board President Heather Rooks began reciting Bible verses during the portion of the meeting reserved for opening remarks.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Naturalization ceremonies occur at the end of the citizenship process and involve candidates reciting an oath of allegiance to the United States.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Last season, Tory Burch’s backstage video of the nerd turned supermodel surprising her interviewer by spontaneously reciting the correct number of pi went viral.
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Strong wandered around for a little, the rangers trailing eagerly behind, reciting Colonial facts.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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
Rather than just showing these thinkers reciting their greatest hits, the longform discussions showcase all of the contradictions (and occasional rifts) between members of the same movement.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
What prompted the bill In 2023, Peoria Unified School District Governing Board President Heather Rooks began reciting Bible verses during the portion of the meeting reserved for opening remarks.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Naturalization ceremonies occur at the end of the citizenship process and involve candidates reciting an oath of allegiance to the United States.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Last season, Tory Burch’s backstage video of the nerd turned supermodel surprising her interviewer by spontaneously reciting the correct number of pi went viral.
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
Strong wandered around for a little, the rangers trailing eagerly behind, reciting Colonial facts.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciting
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Austin, 13, can be heard calmly describing the situation and asking for a helicopter to search for his mother and two siblings in a recording released by the Western Australia Police Force on Wednesday.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The other agents in the car continued to lie when describing the circumstances of the shooting to the FBI, including in a diagram that purported to show three cars in front of the agents’ Tahoe blocking them from moving forward.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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This – along with memorizing their individual preferences and an eye for spotting the next big thing in fashion – has cemented her name in a highly competitive industry.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead of memorizing numbers, children use their bodies to explore how heavy, how tall or how long something really is.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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On its job listing platform, Binance is still hiring for over a dozen compliance roles.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turning a spare room or second property into an Airbnb may sound like easy money, but many first-time hosts in cities like Louisville quickly learn that there is more to it than setting a rate and listing some photos.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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After initially telling students and staff to stay indoors, Arlington ISD is now saying that folks are safe to go outside.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
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The city of Decatur is outlining the steps it's been taking to boost security at schools.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But on June 8, 2023, officers issued an environmental protection compliance order to the company, outlining steps the company was to take.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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There's some decent signage in the Colosseum, and the audio guide does a good job of recounting the building's history.—
Katie Parla,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Epstein expressed doubts that Crist would grant it, recounting that the Florida governor told him the issue was politically sensitive.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Accounts from workers detailing severe heat stress, unsafe drinking water and a lack of ventilation and cooling systems underpin many of the report’s findings.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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The barrel-leg silhouette gives them a directional, fashion-forward shape, while trouser-style pockets and knee seam detailing elevate the look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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With Rock’s unmistakable voice narrating every awkward win and painful loss, the series balanced humor with real-life lessons.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Ducote-Comeaux drives a converted school bus between neighborhood eateries while narrating with the zeal of a revival preacher.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Reciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reciting. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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