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
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.
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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
In other categories, Blair Underwood is nominated for best non-fiction narrator for narrating Lionel Richie’s audiobook, Truly.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Jan. 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
Olmos, who was a local rock singer but had never really acted, was cast as the show’s lead, narrating the action in caló slang.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
In a conversation at BFI Southbank in London, director Josh Safdie revealed that Pattinson voices the ping-pong announcer in the British Open semifinals scene, narrating the match between Marty (Timothée Chalamet) and Bela Kletzki (Geza Rohrig).
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
It has also been reported that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will be narrating the feature.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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
In other categories, Blair Underwood is nominated for best non-fiction narrator for narrating Lionel Richie’s audiobook, Truly.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 29 Jan. 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
Olmos, who was a local rock singer but had never really acted, was cast as the show’s lead, narrating the action in caló slang.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
In a conversation at BFI Southbank in London, director Josh Safdie revealed that Pattinson voices the ping-pong announcer in the British Open semifinals scene, narrating the match between Marty (Timothée Chalamet) and Bela Kletzki (Geza Rohrig).
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
It has also been reported that Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will be narrating the feature.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrating
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Some of Jackson's children spoke to CBS News Chicago, describing both the weight of this loss and the global impact their father leaves behind.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brian Lyons said, describing the wind event as moving in very quickly.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Morgan is passionate about telling stories that matter and bringing attention to underserved communities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what allergists and immunologists are telling their own patients to use at home.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 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 immigration officer’s testimony recounting the moments before the shooting differed significantly from that of the defendants and three eyewitnesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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During the brief hearing, Abbe Lowell, Lemon’s attorney, told the court that there are First Amendment issues involved in the case since the former CNN anchor was acting as a journalist chronicling the protest rather than participating in it, reported The Associated Press.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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News of Holker's engagement follows the release of her book last year, chronicling the final days of her late husband's life.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The collision of opposing perspectives forges art that challenges and confronts, that forces us out of familiar ways of thinking, relating and being.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Feeling withdrawn from relating?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Narrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrating. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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