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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 narrates
George Clooney narrates, the voice of Thoreau is provided by Jeff Goldblum, and Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, and Meryl Streep also lend a hand.
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Having mostly lost his voice, Kilmer’s son Jack narrates the film in his father’s words.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The anthem has already made an appearance in Coca-Cola’s first short film in its FIFA World Cup campaign, Bubbling Up, which narrates the wide range of emotions tied to the tournament, blending styles and eras.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with producing, Roth narrates the documentary and appears on camera, as does Chandler.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
McCord narrates snippets from the diary, which visitors may listen to on headphones.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Cillian Murphy narrates the commercial and is seen in a poster ad, and Norton himself serves as a mall salesman.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dungeon Master narrates an adventure, aided by a Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
Only this time, Buttafuoco narrates the events of her own life, as actress Chloe Lanier plays her younger self.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Having mostly lost his voice, Kilmer’s son Jack narrates the film in his father’s words.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The anthem has already made an appearance in Coca-Cola’s first short film in its FIFA World Cup campaign, Bubbling Up, which narrates the wide range of emotions tied to the tournament, blending styles and eras.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Along with producing, Roth narrates the documentary and appears on camera, as does Chandler.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
McCord narrates snippets from the diary, which visitors may listen to on headphones.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Cillian Murphy narrates the commercial and is seen in a poster ad, and Norton himself serves as a mall salesman.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dungeon Master narrates an adventure, aided by a Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
Only this time, Buttafuoco narrates the events of her own life, as actress Chloe Lanier plays her younger self.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrates
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Gourd-Mercado describes it as an exploration of the future of storytelling for Palestinian filmmakers — those based in Gaza, those in the diaspora, those born elsewhere but shaped by their identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Breakout voice skips the commentary Parnas, who describes himself as an independent reporter, had a breakout year in 2025.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The officer tells her that’s littering and asks her to step out of the car.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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In a sign of strength for the streaming platform, Apple’s senior VP of services Eddy Cue tells The Hollywood Reporter that viewership for last week’s Australian Grand Prix was up year over year compared to the 2025 race, which aired on ESPN.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Freeman recounts having dinner with Paul McCartney in New York City years ago after doing a photo shoot with the English musician’s daughter, fashion designer Stella McCartney.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The title is tied to Wade's cabaret production, a stage show inspired by her Las Vegas Weekly column that recounts the experiences of a modern showgirl working in the entertainment capital.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Aside from Newlyweds, a fictional version of the penthouse also features in Ryan Murphy's Love Story, which chronicles John and Carolyn's relationship against the backdrop of 1990s New York City.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The book also chronicles the sagas of Boston, Foreigner, Toto, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Bryan Adams, Styx, and other mega-selling acts of the AOR era.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lovely little formula called the small-angle approximation that relates the two.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the story Sorkin relates is really all about the insiders, their privileged lives, their thoughts and actions.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Narrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrates. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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