to recon

Examples

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• Example: During Vietnam, when SOG forces had a mission to recon NVA forces in Laos or Cambodia, they could not cross into the countries until Ambassador Sullivan in Saigon gave permission.

  Blog text (12)

• I will recon the local restaurants in a concerted effort... to find out what civilians eat.

  Rules of Engagement (2000)

• l got to recon this island first.

  The Expendables (2010)

• I gotta recon that area!

  Battle: Los Angeles (2011)

• I'm gonna fly out now and recon this thing.

  Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)

• Well, let's recon the neighborhood.

  The People Under the Stairs (1991)

• I want your platoon to recon toward the university.

  Heartbreak Ridge (1986)

• Team will recon first.

  Monsters of Man (2020)

• Let's recon these tunnels.

  Invaders from Mars (1986)

• The soldiers were instructed to recon the enemy camp before launching the attack.

Synonyms

G

to gather intel

vsto recon

• Jargon

4 5.6

To find information about people and places, often for the military or news reporters

is focused on inspecting an area in person to find location details

R

to reconnoiter

vsto recon

• Specialized

4 9.2

To look around and get information about an area before acting

is broader, covering information by other methods rather than just on-site surveys

How Thorough

to recon

• Jargon

3 7.0

to survey

83 3.2

to scout

77 3.3

to check

∞ 1.0

to look

∞ 1.0

to peek

119 1.1

Surface Forms

Etymology