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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
But breast cancer specialists say that interpretation can be misleading.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The question, then, revolves around which CD term makes the most sense to open, and that will largely depend on your interpretation of Fed rate policy and the fight against inflation.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Without that, everyone’s just leading according to their own values and their own standards, and everything is up for interpretation.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
The question, then, revolves around which CD term makes the most sense to open, and that will largely depend on your interpretation of Fed rate policy and the fight against inflation.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Such interpretations help sustain a story that still feels like a reinterpretation of the original series, providing outlets for original thought in a quagmire of iteration.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Without that, everyone’s just leading according to their own values and their own standards, and everything is up for interpretation.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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Predicting pink Dig a little deeper, and another possible explanation for the abundance of pink at the tournament emerges.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Much of the international media dutifully reported Russia’s explanation alongside reports of the attack, creating the impression that responsibility remained genuinely uncertain and that both narratives deserved roughly equal consideration.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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The second area focuses on custom development, where engineers will design new battery cell variations specifically to meet the unique safety standards, structural dimensions, and weight limitations required for commercial aerospace applications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Blanca Vanburian, who was doing a variation of Tai Chi on the lawn outside her apartment building, had several good questions, including one about whether the city could be trusted to maintain a new park.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The sudden closure could have wider implications, as the newfound illustration of the peace deal’s fragility could spook shipping companies into choosing not to traverse the strait until a more definitive end to the fighting.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
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The clearest illustration of the role this particular movie has played in McKendrick’s evolution as an artist arrived just hours before our interview.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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On Friday, after the United States’ 2-0 win over Australia, the Seattle stadium of nearly 67,000 attendees broke out into a booming rendition of the song.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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How could somebody who's quite literally removed from her take that on?—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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In the director’s view, fragmented editing breaks emotional continuity; an unbroken take mirrors the uninterrupted flow of lived experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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In Charlotte, that translation problem plays out against the backdrop of a city that has quietly become one of the more important logistics nodes in the American Southeast — a place where getting the forecast right has consequences that extend well beyond the warehouse.—
Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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One advocate recalled a case where a Spanish-speaking prisoner filed a grievance asking for translation services, but was rejected for writing it in Spanish.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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There is also a stash of BuzzBallz ready-to-drink cocktails for trivia winners, but Misraje and his cast do not deliver their performances with smirks or smarm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The Parade route will end at the ballpark with Scotland fans walking the warning track and pre-game bagpipe performance.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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