as in to describe
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 narrate
For decades, the privileged anchors and reporters narrating and gatekeeping our society have been radicals adopting a journalist’s pose.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 June 2025
Scenes from The Lion King, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and more played across the water, narrated by Joy from Inside Out.
—Essence, 10 June 2025
That’s what makes Ocean with David Attenborough—the new documentary directed by Toby Nowlan and narrated by Sir David Attenborough—so powerful.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The Police Department released a video of the shooting that was edited and narrated by police.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 June 2025
Scenes from The Lion King, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and more played across the water, narrated by Joy from Inside Out.
—Essence, 10 June 2025
That’s what makes Ocean with David Attenborough—the new documentary directed by Toby Nowlan and narrated by Sir David Attenborough—so powerful.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The Police Department released a video of the shooting that was edited and narrated by police.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrate
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Civilian respondents described group vaccinations administered at schools or workplaces – months after the rest of the world had rolled out full vaccination programs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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The police chief described the damage to the other structures in the area as minor to moderate.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There is no single blueprint for what a sporting director should look like, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Newcastle are leaning towards the architect model: someone to direct all football operations.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Welsh recounted how a hedge fund had profited in 2019 by buying insurers’ subrogation claims against PG&E after its transmission line was found to have started the 2018 Camp fire that killed 85 people and destroyed much of the town of Paradise.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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How a Cup of Lemonade Led to a Meltdown On Reddit, a mom recounted a recent incident that quickly escalated: While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19 month old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Her website, The Martha Blog, shared more information, including photos chronicling not only the actual rescue but the rehabilitation process as well.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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This season chronicles the societal shifts in 1880s New York, where old money clashes with new money, with our fan-favorite characters returning.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Mohamed told the board that related AI guidelines prohibit sharing any personal data or using it for grading.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Narrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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