read into

phrasal verb

read into; reading into; reads into
: to think of (something, such as a comment or situation) as having a meaning or importance that does not seem likely or reasonable
You're reading too much into her remarks.

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Did those actors read into that, especially Chris Carmack? Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025 During his post-meeting press conference, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was at pains to say repeatedly that nothing should be read into this. Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 There is always a temptation, from supporters and media alike, to read into the symbolism of such milestone moves. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 But Hardaway — who played in 42 playoff games with the Hawks and Mavericks, including a trip to the NBA Finals last year with Dallas — cautioned against reading into that head-to-head success against the Knicks. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for read into

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“Read into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20into. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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