as in describing
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 narrating
Chosen for its unique perspective in narrating the relationship between body and land, Sridhar Balasubramaniyam is the recipient of this year’s CPW prize dedicated to emerging photographers.
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Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
After vocal surgery forced her to pause for two years in late 2022, the irony isn't lost on Williams-Paisley that her comeback roles rely almost entirely on voice work narrating dispatcher calls and guiding viewers through the arcs of a reality show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Corridos, a form of Mexican storytelling that dates to the 19th century — and became especially prominent during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 for narrating the struggles and triumphs of the era — have since evolved into a modern voice for social realities and personal histories.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
The coach known for pacing the sideline was now narrating it.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The conceit of narrating a year in one’s life through the toils and sensations of the kitchen is one that many have taken up before.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
With Rock’s unmistakable voice narrating every awkward win and painful loss, the series balanced humor with real-life lessons.
—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
Herzog, narrating in his distinctive delivery, notes that any human intervention to rescue the bird would be pointless, and would only delay the penguin’s suicidal pilgrimage.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
After vocal surgery forced her to pause for two years in late 2022, the irony isn't lost on Williams-Paisley that her comeback roles rely almost entirely on voice work narrating dispatcher calls and guiding viewers through the arcs of a reality show.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Corridos, a form of Mexican storytelling that dates to the 19th century — and became especially prominent during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 for narrating the struggles and triumphs of the era — have since evolved into a modern voice for social realities and personal histories.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2026
The coach known for pacing the sideline was now narrating it.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The conceit of narrating a year in one’s life through the toils and sensations of the kitchen is one that many have taken up before.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
With Rock’s unmistakable voice narrating every awkward win and painful loss, the series balanced humor with real-life lessons.
—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
Herzog, narrating in his distinctive delivery, notes that any human intervention to rescue the bird would be pointless, and would only delay the penguin’s suicidal pilgrimage.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrating
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In the interview, describing the early moments of her mother’s absence, Guthrie explained the array of terrifying thoughts that occurred to her and to her siblings.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates later designated it a terrorist organization, describing it as a threat to national stability, while Bahrain adopted a similar stance.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stories recounting the fall from grace of cultural, military, political and even mythical figures are as old as human history.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Roberts stars as real-life activist Erin Brockovich, chronicling her journey from unemployed single mother to paralegal presenting evidence for a major class action lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Exton appeared in Sr, a tribute documentary chronicling the life of Downey's father, filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Narrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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