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as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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as in versions
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 variations
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 interpretations
Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.
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Kate Ruder, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
There are conflicting interpretations within the administration about what the United States should be doing in Venezuela.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Wilson and Webbon rely on strict interpretations of the Bible to back up their views that husbands rule over their wives and thus their households.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of his court, the Pharaoh takes Joseph’s interpretations to heart and brings him on as an adviser.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The Amsterdam hotel features 14 specialty suites in its ‘t Huys wing, each celebrating the city’s cultural legacy through creative interpretations — many of which are from women.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The ambiguity surrounding gang membership tended to breed distinctly partisan interpretations of recent events.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
These arguments mirror a broader discourse about artistic interpretations of history, with shared consensus about the horrors of Indigenous genocide, but more nuanced — and often fierce — disputes about how those stories are remembered, and who should be allowed to tell them.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Kate Ruder, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
There are conflicting interpretations within the administration about what the United States should be doing in Venezuela.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Wilson and Webbon rely on strict interpretations of the Bible to back up their views that husbands rule over their wives and thus their households.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of his court, the Pharaoh takes Joseph’s interpretations to heart and brings him on as an adviser.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The Amsterdam hotel features 14 specialty suites in its ‘t Huys wing, each celebrating the city’s cultural legacy through creative interpretations — many of which are from women.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The ambiguity surrounding gang membership tended to breed distinctly partisan interpretations of recent events.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
These arguments mirror a broader discourse about artistic interpretations of history, with shared consensus about the horrors of Indigenous genocide, but more nuanced — and often fierce — disputes about how those stories are remembered, and who should be allowed to tell them.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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Checking the boxes Rings and moons aren't the only potential explanations for blockages seen during occultations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other more mundane explanations of disappearances include weather, such as rogue waves, human error and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There’s several different versions of the game, which originally hailed from China in the mid-1800s as a men’s gambling game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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With a background in psychology, intercultural studies, and past work for a professional study abroad agency, Stephens is an endless resource for understanding the cultural variations that come with immigrating to new places globally.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lots of variations are being tossed around about whether the originating maker of AGI would be allowed to keep AGI and run it on behalf of the world or be set to the side as a result of the governmental taking of AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ditto the Hammer Studios output of the 1950s and ’60s, Bernie Wrightson’s definitive illustrations of the Creature, oodles of Gothic literature, Roger Corman’s Poe pictures, and Mario Bava’s retina-searing color creep shows.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aniston released her debut children’s book, Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life, with illustrations by Bruno Jacob, in October 2024 as the first in a four-book deal between the actress, HarperCollins and Invisible Universe.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Merman, and now McDonald have all been nominated for Tonys for their renditions of Mama Rose, with the first three winning.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Those full-album renditions will be appended with second sets throwing in fan favorites from the rest of the Scottish indie-pop band’s catalog.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
19 Aug. 2025
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Kirk was known for cofounding the conservative organization Turning Point USA and for his controversial takes, which were considered misogynistic, xenophobic, and racist by some.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gagné used gear, including a gimbal, Steadicam and even a motion control system to shoot the sequence which in the end were stitched together 10 long takes that were stitched together.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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This processor handles multitasking like a champ, while providing handy on-device AI features like real-time translations and transcriptions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Marlowe did not invent the form; that honor belongs, some say, to Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, whose halting translations of Virgil were written twenty years, or more, before Marlowe was born.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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