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Recent Examples of recon
And by the time the album was released, attempts had begun to recon-cile Jesus Christ—that figure of childhood and the Church and the establishment—with popular culture.
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, were undeterred, including one who did recon hours before the concert during Roan’s soundcheck.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
From the harrowing footage of a Kimera employee’s supposedly fatal recon mission to the wild night Guillermo’s right-hand man, Oswaldo (Enrique Arce), enjoys in Bangkok, it’s all produced like a Hollywood blockbuster.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
So do as much internet recon on a place as possible.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, were undeterred, including one who did recon hours before the concert during Roan’s soundcheck.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2025
From the harrowing footage of a Kimera employee’s supposedly fatal recon mission to the wild night Guillermo’s right-hand man, Oswaldo (Enrique Arce), enjoys in Bangkok, it’s all produced like a Hollywood blockbuster.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
So do as much internet recon on a place as possible.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recon
Noun
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The company has also introduced the MAYHEM 10 platform, expanding into electronic warfare and reconnaissance roles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2025, two Swedish fighter jets under NATO command were scrambled over the Baltic Sea to escort away a Russian reconnaissance plane that was approaching Polish airspace.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two attended Ohio State’s, Texas Tech’s, and Notre Dame’s pro days to scout prospects.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With specialized knowledge and a keen eye for talent, the agent could both advocate on behalf of authors and scout talent for the ever-busier editor, becoming a useful gatekeeper for author and editor alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among the items seized during the search were all ballots, tabulator tapes from the scanners that tally the votes, electronic ballot images created when the ballots were counted and then recounted, and all voter rolls from the 2020 election.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the year before, when Morton’s familiarity with Campbell and the Lions earned him the job following Ben Johnson’s departure, Campbell’s latest OC search would cast a wide net.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The town of Vernon is on the hunt for those dodging local taxes by keeping cars, trucks and trailers registered in other towns or states.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Recon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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