reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
: to interpret again
specifically
: to give a new or different interpretation to
Examples of reinterpret in a Sentence
New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.
The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
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On platforms like TikTok, red carpet images are rapidly remixed, reposted and reinterpreted through reaction videos, commentary accounts, memes and creator analysis.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
However, much like their namesake, [Ahmed] are not merely reinterpreting the music of the past.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Similar giant elliptical basins exist on Mars and even Pluto, meaning the new modeling approach could help scientists reinterpret collisions across the solar system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
That instinct to hold onto her wardrobe has paid off as trends resurface, allowing the actress to revisit and reinterpret earlier looks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
However, much like their namesake, [Ahmed] are not merely reinterpreting the music of the past.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Similar giant elliptical basins exist on Mars and even Pluto, meaning the new modeling approach could help scientists reinterpret collisions across the solar system.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
That instinct to hold onto her wardrobe has paid off as trends resurface, allowing the actress to revisit and reinterpret earlier looks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reinterpret
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət
: to interpret again
especially
: to give a new or different interpretation to
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