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to give an oral or written account of in some detail
a novel that recounted an American soldier's adventures among the samurai warriors of 19th-century Japan
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Recent Examples of recounts
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Ali, a war survivor from Iraq, takes pride in learning how to use a sewing machine at Eder, but also recounts how he was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked assault while shopping with his family in Walmart.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
The book recounts Cherry's early years before joining the Emmy-winning HBO series as Faye.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The story centers around friends Evelyn Couch and Ninny Threadgoode, who recounts stories about her past, primarily about Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, who run the Whistle Stop Café.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
As Mason recounts in the documentary, Parker came to his office in 2015 due to unexplained bleeding after the birth of her second child.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Ahead, Hale recounts how a project that ran out of money, stalled in production, and seemed destined to fail ultimately found a way forward through risk, sacrifice, and the extraordinary loyalty of one friend.
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Dj Hale,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Start in Jongno, Says This Seoul Local Writer and translator Anton Hur recounts the past—and precarious present—of his favorite gayborhood, Jongno.
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Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
In the final section, the narrator’s friend Max, Thomas’s son, recounts his own final conversations with his father.
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Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
Thrown into the perilous odyssey of the quest for Europe, Gift recounts the memories that led to her departure.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Ali, a war survivor from Iraq, takes pride in learning how to use a sewing machine at Eder, but also recounts how he was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked assault while shopping with his family in Walmart.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
The book recounts Cherry's early years before joining the Emmy-winning HBO series as Faye.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The story centers around friends Evelyn Couch and Ninny Threadgoode, who recounts stories about her past, primarily about Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, who run the Whistle Stop Café.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
As Mason recounts in the documentary, Parker came to his office in 2015 due to unexplained bleeding after the birth of her second child.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Ahead, Hale recounts how a project that ran out of money, stalled in production, and seemed destined to fail ultimately found a way forward through risk, sacrifice, and the extraordinary loyalty of one friend.
—
Dj Hale,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Start in Jongno, Says This Seoul Local Writer and translator Anton Hur recounts the past—and precarious present—of his favorite gayborhood, Jongno.
—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
In the final section, the narrator’s friend Max, Thomas’s son, recounts his own final conversations with his father.
—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Noun
There are no automatic recounts in Indiana, but the losing candidate may request and pay for a recount regardless of the vote margin.
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Robert Yoon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recounts
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The 3,200-square-foot residence at 10825 Lola Montez Road in Soda Springs, about 90 minutes from Sacramento via Interstate 80, includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms, but the listing describes it more like a private Sierra camp than a conventional home.
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In Apple in China, the Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee describes how the US firm’s advanced manufacturing supply chain birthed China’s world-beating consumer electronics sector.
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According to the bank records, the first payment to ClubCorp happened in October 2023 and continued monthly, with amounts varying.
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The fire contained compounds from more than two dozen chemical families, including dangerous amounts of bromide, a naturally occurring element that can irritate the skin and mucus membranes.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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David Martin, who leads the global people and organization practice at BCG, tells Fortune that too many companies are focused on one-hour training sessions, half-day bootcamps, and other classic learning and development programs.
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Rain totals aren't expected to be very high.
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In the Rockies, forecasters say the setup supports late-June mountain snow at higher elevations, though totals are expected to vary widely and remain limited in lower valleys.
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Elle narrates her Harvard submission video while wearing multiple bikinis.
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Ariana Madix serves as host while Iain Stirling narrates.
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And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power.
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But most of the money, regardless of affiliation, was given to super PACs that can legally accept unlimited sums.
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The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment.
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In Alaska, Arizona and forests all over the world, tree scientists are steadily adding to a vast collection of data that chronicles natural disasters of the past and offers clues to the future.
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Both suspects now face additional charges, including 28 counts of payment card theft, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
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Gary Chan, who obtained a federal explosives permit for the company, has been charged with seven counts of murder and six charges related to the possession and transportation of explosives.
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“Recounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recounts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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