as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
got a CD of the best-selling children's story that happened to be narrated by the author herself
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Recent Examples of narrate
With Rock’s unmistakable voice narrating every awkward win and painful loss, the series balanced humor with real-life lessons.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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
The film is narrated by Melanie Griffith.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Why Common’s Voice Matters The choice of Common to narrate the ad was deliberate, Kenger says, citing the artist’s long-standing work around social justice and inequality.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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
The film is narrated by Melanie Griffith.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Why Common’s Voice Matters The choice of Common to narrate the ad was deliberate, Kenger says, citing the artist’s long-standing work around social justice and inequality.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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But one person familiar with the decisions told Semafor that at least one executive from a company described by the survey had reached out to multiple outlets asking for the pieces to be taken down, arguing that the survey data was faulty and biased.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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But one person familiar with the decisions told Semafor that at least one executive from a company described by the survey had reached out to multiple outlets asking for the pieces to be taken down, arguing that the survey data was faulty and biased.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, who is also a Fed voter this year, recounted in a 2024 speech a series of anecdotes of AI enhancing productivity for businesses across industries.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The immigration officer’s testimony recounting the moments before the shooting differed significantly from that of the defendants and three eyewitnesses.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The first, Disc 29, chronicles his return to his native Fayetteville at the age of 29, flush from industry success.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials from the Baja California Attorney General’s Office said that the vast majority of homicides in the state are related in some way to illicit activities, such as drug dealing.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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When Santa Clara voters approved Levi’s Stadium in 2010, the ballot initiative included taxpayer protections that prevented the city from dipping into its general fund for stadium or event-related expenses.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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