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as in to scan
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast
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as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Recent Examples of read
What people may not be aware of in just reading the headlines is that the report also doesn’t show that benefits would go to zero if nothing is done.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The bodycon bandage numbers and ruffle-heavy styles that once felt trendy now read more costume than chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Catt reads about the murder in the newspaper.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
But economists at Citi Research disagreed with the market’s interpretation that Powell was hawkish and instead read a more dovish message.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The bodycon bandage numbers and ruffle-heavy styles that once felt trendy now read more costume than chic.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Catt reads about the murder in the newspaper.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
But economists at Citi Research disagreed with the market’s interpretation that Powell was hawkish and instead read a more dovish message.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
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The circular included a QR code to scan for those interested in joining.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The tongue scan and iris scan—both purported to identify chronic conditions—raised my skeptic’s hackles.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Without additional revenue, the IBA predicts that the PUD will need to cut its expenses by slashing either its operating costs — likely by cutting staff — or its spending on capital improvements.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Initial estimates predicted two to three years, and design work only began in December, the city said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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In another, Royce can be seen perusing a menu inside the hotel's restaurant.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Head to that same site to peruse our full calendar of events.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Administrations must review course materials, curricula, syllabi and other instructional documents to ensure compliance and make adjustments as needed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Norris said the district is cooperating with authorities and reviewing the situation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its polished lapels, caramel brown color, and thigh-skimming length all closely resemble Watts’ off-duty outfit.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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After the group agreed on the fringe, Giannetos got to work, crating a set of brow-skimming curtain bangs that blended beautifully into Moore's signature long dark hair.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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But those who study the stars say this is a fact long known by ancient astronomers, and the disconnect is essentially an intentional feature of the zodiac, not a bug.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement You were born in China and studied at Tsinghua and then Stanford and then worked in Silicon Valley.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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