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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Instead of relying on calling witnesses, Combs’ lawyers read into the record a new set of text messages between Ventura and Combs, and a stipulation agreement with prosecutors pertaining to certain government witnesses who met with SDNY officials several times prior to trial.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Butler is not testifying, but a summary witness read into the record some of the call and text logs from his phone.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 June 2025
When the boat washes ashore and not only the local sheriff Clyde is starting to ask questions, but the DEA is sniffing around, Harlan needs to be read into the situation.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 June 2025
The influencer isn't closing herself off to the possibility of wanting to read into her grief someday.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Butler is not testifying, but a summary witness read into the record some of the call and text logs from his phone.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 June 2025
When the boat washes ashore and not only the local sheriff Clyde is starting to ask questions, but the DEA is sniffing around, Harlan needs to be read into the situation.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 June 2025
The influencer isn't closing herself off to the possibility of wanting to read into her grief someday.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 13 June 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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