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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
South Korea’s legislature hasn’t ratified the trade agreement due to a dispute over conflicting interpretations of its implementation.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The film plays with different interpretations of light.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
How bias can affect a viewer Cognitive biases can also affect our interpretations of a video.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Jan. 2026
The other side of that coin is that the lengthy language might make mistakes and open the door to interpretations that undercut the law.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Finkelstein, that sort of test is standard in psychological experiments as a way to gauge respondents’ shifting views or interpretations.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Predicting the weather isn't exact and models can lead to different interpretations of what to expect.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Modern interpretations from scholars at institutions like Cornell Law and the Congressional Research Service say the majority, if not all, of the acting Cabinet heads would need to sign on with the vice president to put Section 4 into action.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The film plays with different interpretations of light.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
How bias can affect a viewer Cognitive biases can also affect our interpretations of a video.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Jan. 2026
The other side of that coin is that the lengthy language might make mistakes and open the door to interpretations that undercut the law.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
The law was never intended to punish disaster victims, and rigid interpretations that ignore real-world rebuilding requirements undermine both equity and public trust.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Finkelstein, that sort of test is standard in psychological experiments as a way to gauge respondents’ shifting views or interpretations.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Predicting the weather isn't exact and models can lead to different interpretations of what to expect.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026
Modern interpretations from scholars at institutions like Cornell Law and the Congressional Research Service say the majority, if not all, of the acting Cabinet heads would need to sign on with the vice president to put Section 4 into action.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretations
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Confidence isn’t created by explanations.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Of course, other explanations are possible.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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But there’s nothing stopping us from organizing more versions of Oakland 2011, when tens of thousands—including labor leaders and union members—drew on their own history to join in a day of action that shut down the city’s downtown business district and its busy port.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Jan. 2026
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After giving the timeless Air Force 1 sneaker a major upgrade which also honored the late Kobe Bryant during summer 2025, Nike is set to deliver even more versions of the enhanced model this year.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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These include cable crossovers, dumbbell flies, overhead press variations and TRX one-arm chest presses, explains Sewell.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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As seen on the Golden Globes red carpet, there can be variations in the curl.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Both renditions were superb, though small divergences between them showed that Feldman’s seemingly monolithic style leaves room for individual approaches.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Founded by designer Rei Kawakubo in 1969, Comme des Garçons has in recent years become known for its black, white and sometimes, two-tone black-and-white renditions of athletic footwear with a wide variety of brands.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The world is overwhelmed with noise — outrage cycles, shallow takes, and a culture that rewards certainty over understanding.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The first season is littered with strange narrative detours, thought-provoking philosophical takes, and a cinematic style that puts 99% of movies to shame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The records themselves are not easy to use; manuscripts are shelved around the world, and the texts, written in four different European languages, still have not been fully brought together in modern translations and analysis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The program was launched in 2024 to investigate how emerging generative AI tools could be combined with traditional code analysis to automate Rust translations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Interpretations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretations. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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