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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
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.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
As executive producer, Kaepernick also narrates each episode while Jaden Michael plays his younger self and Nick Offerman and Mary Louise Parker portray his adoptive parents.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 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
George Clooney narrates, the voice of Thoreau is provided by Jeff Goldblum, and Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, and Meryl Streep also lend a hand.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
As executive producer, Kaepernick also narrates each episode while Jaden Michael plays his younger self and Nick Offerman and Mary Louise Parker portray his adoptive parents.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 11 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
George Clooney narrates, the voice of Thoreau is provided by Jeff Goldblum, and Ted Danson, Tate Donovan, and Meryl Streep also lend a hand.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrates
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Badenhausen describes the impact that the World Cup might have on his 2027 numbers (minimal) and what the schedule flip might mean (different things for different teams).—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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White describes Stephen in that instant as almost electrified by the realization.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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The look tells us where style might go next – a more nuanced conversation.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the show, Chioma tells Choe how British Vogue’s Gisele Pelicot digital cover story came to be.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alexander also recounts being visited in the hospital by fellow judges Nigel Baker and Jay Manuel, but says Banks has still not come to see him in the years since his stroke.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Grosz’s new book, Love’s Labor, recounts this and many other sessions from the past few decades of his work as a psychoanalyst.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The refrain becomes a running joke in the movie, which entertainingly and affectionately chronicles Warren’s life and work.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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Co-written with author Jake Brown, the book chronicles Riley’s invention of new jack swing, the plush yet hard-knocking soul-music sound originating from Harlem that came to dominate Black pop in the late ‘80s and early 1990s.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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Meanwhile, the omniscient, just-the-facts-ma’am narration relates the days and times and events with an efficiency that speaks to us of the unstoppable nature of fate.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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