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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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 To learn the full story and read into Bragg's history, follow the link to read reporting by Marcus K. Dowling. Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Feb. 2025 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made headlines in a rare outing at his cousin’s wedding, and fans are reading into a clue that the two are secretly married. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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