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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
The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.
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Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs are mainstays at many summer camps today.
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Seth T. Kannarr,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
First, Dad’s damp basement office, then, the sound of Dad’s voice reciting the opening and closing stanzas.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today.
—
Derek H. Alderman,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs are mainstays at many summer camps today.
—
Seth T. Kannarr,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
First, Dad’s damp basement office, then, the sound of Dad’s voice reciting the opening and closing stanzas.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
The pair were just jamming out when Weinberg laid down an idea for a guitar line and Osby was struck with inspiration, instantly reciting lyrics over the chords.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reciting
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Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.
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Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.
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Working across cultures isn't about memorizing cultural facts or avoiding mistakes.
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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She's also dreamed about paying down that future pool by listing it on Swimply.
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Few would dispute that on average or even at the median, males may be bigger and more powerful than females, or that in certain contact sports the difference may be telling and on occasion dangerous.
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Harry's team had a different version of events, however, telling the BBC that the offer was withdrawn by the palace after it had already been accepted by the duke, further fueling the confusion.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
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There was a news conference for the event, and Krysyan Edler of the Deseret News shared video of Andy Reid recounting Sandler’s advice for Swift and Kelce.
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In his speech after the tour, Trump weaved between his own administration’s work while returning to lessons drawn from Roosevelt’s life, recounting stories of bravery during Roosevelt’s time in the West and as president.
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Visitors can tour the mansion, gardens, Washington's tomb, working farm and museum exhibits detailing his life, military leadership and presidency.
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The fragments, known as octraca, have inscriptions detailing commercial transactions, correspondence and other details of daily life, Zahran said.
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Her transparent online presence, narrating the brand's journey, built a strong community.
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The milestone later captured attention on TikTok, where viewers watched Emiliana make the trip while wearing a camera and narrating her adventure along the way.
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