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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
Set in the waning days of WWII on the German island of Amrum, the synopsis reads, 12-year-old Nanning spends days working the farm and nights fishing.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Alex and Lauren, 38 and 40, had read our critic Alison Willmore’s review.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Alex and Lauren, 38 and 40, had read our critic Alison Willmore’s review.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for read
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My eyes scanned the faces around me, all of them powdered in ash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Expedition leader Jason Edmunds was at the front of the group, rifle slung around his shoulder, scanning the landscape for polar and black bears that live in these gorgeous, but harsh, environs.—
Robert Annis,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Huntington predicted that a new conflict would rage after the demise of Communism.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Photographers may also want to peruse our picks of the best cameras and lenses for capturing the post-sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Serving Platters While perusing the breakables section, keep your eye out for platters and serving trays.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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How Carolyn Bessette wore a headband Carolyn Bessette delivered a master class in how versatile a headband can be, styling her long blonde hair straight and loose, in a sleek low ponytail, or gathered in a nape-skimming bun.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Next week's slate of new releases certainly threatens to skim some profit off the top of Wuthering Heights and GOAT's returns, but doesn't seem poised to overtake them.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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But there were always more pressing things to do than attend lectures or study rare manuscripts in the Radcliffe Camera, the beautiful circular reading room that’s the centerpiece of the Bodleian Library.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Olympics is not until Friday, but for seasonal fans wanting to study up on who’s going for gold, hours of documentary programing in skiing, ice dancing and other sports are now available as streamers try to take a piece of the winter sports action from NBC.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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