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
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.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
The original Malcolm in the Middle, in the early 2000s, starred Frankie Muniz as the analytical, neurotic protagonist narrating his family’s daily misadventures.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
The video, posted by the espnW account, captured the now-viral moment from a San Francisco Giants game on April 4, and the broadcast announcers could not stop narrating her every move.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
The original Malcolm in the Middle, in the early 2000s, starred Frankie Muniz as the analytical, neurotic protagonist narrating his family’s daily misadventures.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 Apr. 2026
The video, posted by the espnW account, captured the now-viral moment from a San Francisco Giants game on April 4, and the broadcast announcers could not stop narrating her every move.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrating
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Nearby, speakers took turns describing a conflict that has stretched across presidencies with little sign of easing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But other writers soon adapted the legend of Atlantis, describing the island as a technologically and ethically advanced society offering a blueprint for real nations.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2026
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Liz Igra has been telling her story for more than 40 years.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Canton Village LLCs, which is co-owned by businessman Akrum Sheikh of Orange, is telling town officials that its plan would make the shopping complex more attractive, serve modern consumer needs and resolve the hodgepodge traffic flow that has existed at the property for decades.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Prior to his death, Sid and Killian were finalizing two books recounting his life and career prior to his death, his spokesperson tells PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Right before his death, Krofft and Killian were finishing up two books recounting Sid’s life and his career — one from the perspective of Krofft as a performer and the other from Krofft as a creator.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The class rekindled this idea of chronicling LeVasseur’s story.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Written by August Wilson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone is the second installment in his American Century Cycle, the landmark 10-play series chronicling the African American experience across the 20th century.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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