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
In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.
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Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman play unlikely companions in a small seaside town, joined by a narrating octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Would-be influencers held up their phones, narrating the situation for their livestreams.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
One of the biggest challenges in narrating Mirikitani’s career is that the majority of his collages are untitled and his works are difficult to date because of his displacement and transpacific migration.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After his challenge attempt, Probst jumped right back into hosting duties, narrating as Joe earned the immunity necklace.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
An official narrating the video asserted that a growing number of Haitians were returning to their communities after police cleared them of gangs.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Talking loudly during pre-shows, filming with flash on dark rides, or narrating attractions for your group can pull others out of the moment.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
It is structured around the seven trumpets of in the book of Revelation, with each one narrating a biblical judgment before giving way to the next song.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman play unlikely companions in a small seaside town, joined by a narrating octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
Would-be influencers held up their phones, narrating the situation for their livestreams.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
One of the biggest challenges in narrating Mirikitani’s career is that the majority of his collages are untitled and his works are difficult to date because of his displacement and transpacific migration.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
After his challenge attempt, Probst jumped right back into hosting duties, narrating as Joe earned the immunity necklace.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
An official narrating the video asserted that a growing number of Haitians were returning to their communities after police cleared them of gangs.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Talking loudly during pre-shows, filming with flash on dark rides, or narrating attractions for your group can pull others out of the moment.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
It is structured around the seven trumpets of in the book of Revelation, with each one narrating a biblical judgment before giving way to the next song.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrating
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Start with the human moment by describing a specific person and a transformation.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The boy’s mother submitted a statement to court that was read aloud by a victim representative Tuesday, describing continuing effects, including memory and academic struggles, from the concussion her son suffered.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There is also a handwritten letter from the actress recounting the loss of a recent pregnancy starting at $20,000.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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Brookhouser described Metz pulling the gun, aiming it and shooting it several times on scene and later at the hospital before recounting it again two years later for the jury, Johnson said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Starting at noon, Little White School Museum Director Roger Matile will guide attendees through the county’s history, chronicling the changes in the area since the mid-19th century, according to museum officials.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Like many other reporters, Moran is eager to find new ways to keep chronicling the world around him.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Narrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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