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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way
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Recent Examples of interpreted
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts say the findings should be interpreted cautiously because the data is anonymous, unverified, and doesn’t include a comparison group.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
This inflation news will be carefully interpreted by lenders, many of whom will raise rates to offset any associated market risks.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Signals from figures such as former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have been interpreted by some analysts as efforts to reopen channels with the West and reframe Iran’s posture on the global stage.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Behaviors that may be interpreted as noncompliance or a threat can, in reality, be manifestations of profound distress.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The trip, which included stops in Europe and the United States, was widely interpreted by analysts as an effort to consolidate support and assess conditions before making a final decision on her return.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Judges have interpreted the statute as a factor to weigh when granting or delaying divorce proceedings.
—Jack Harvel
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Almost all of them could be interpreted as hints that there should be one particular type of sterile neutrino.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
None of this should be interpreted as a harbinger of doom and/or looming disenfranchisement for CBS, which is set to embark on its 71st consecutive year of broadcasting the Masters into our living rooms.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Experts say the findings should be interpreted cautiously because the data is anonymous, unverified, and doesn’t include a comparison group.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
This inflation news will be carefully interpreted by lenders, many of whom will raise rates to offset any associated market risks.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Signals from figures such as former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif have been interpreted by some analysts as efforts to reopen channels with the West and reframe Iran’s posture on the global stage.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Time, 10 Apr. 2026
Behaviors that may be interpreted as noncompliance or a threat can, in reality, be manifestations of profound distress.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The trip, which included stops in Europe and the United States, was widely interpreted by analysts as an effort to consolidate support and assess conditions before making a final decision on her return.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Judges have interpreted the statute as a factor to weigh when granting or delaying divorce proceedings.
—Jack Harvel
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Almost all of them could be interpreted as hints that there should be one particular type of sterile neutrino.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
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As data center loans increase, insurers who protect lenders if a borrower doesn’t pay, are starting to hit limits, Wolfson explained.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Take Tyler Long and Hannah Long, a married couple from Franklinton, who as the train cut through pine trees explained their interest in visiting all the old racetracks — from Martinsville to Bristol to North Wilkesboro to, yes, Rockingham.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Arthur would have looked very different had another actor played him, according to the filmmaker.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Suffice it to say that eventually the tale of childhood catches up with the adult Sasha (played by Amy Zimmer), a filmmaker, who attempts to make sense of her past and Jeremy’s fate by undertaking her own investigation, at several decades’ remove.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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City’s second goal, which in effect ended the game, illustrated both.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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An even bigger difference in Mitski’s live show this time around is the sheer amount of film footage put up on screen behind her and the band, all of it chosen with some apparent thought toward the song being illustrated.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Harris performed slightly better than Fuller in a special election on March 10, but neither secured a majority of the vote in a crowded field of candidates, forcing a runoff election.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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McClure didn’t include invoices for work performed by David Westland, who represents SSCVA Board Chairman Andy Qunell, Treasurer Matt Maloney, board members Brent Brashier and Matt Schuffert, and former member Tom Dabertin as individuals in the case.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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However, recent amendments clarified that parks are not automatically considered closed if destroyed by a disaster, and that additional steps are required to terminate tenancy rights.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The actor portrayed Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, known for his smarts and wit.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When Apollo 11 first landed on the lunar surface, the astronauts portrayed their accomplishment as the realization of a science fictional dream.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The advent of cheap commercial drone technology changed the equation dramatically, as demonstrated by the Ukrainian military’s adoption of new tactics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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