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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Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
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Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Incidentally, this look gives us the idea of dusting off old bodysuits and reinterpreting them as an unexpected top trend for spring.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Over time, patients begin to reinterpret suffering as ordinary, absorbing the message that this level of pain must simply be part of their biology.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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