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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
Ziv Epstein, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Every infectious disease event is now interpreted through the emotional memory of COVID — whether scientifically appropriate or not.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The withdrawal of a country’s panda privileges has sometimes been interpreted as an act of displeasure by China.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The research on the type and dosage of magnesium best for lowering blood pressure is unclear and should be interpreted with caution, since some magnesium supplements have been studied less than others.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Measures seen as defensive in Tokyo or Manila are invariably interpreted in Beijing as offensive—reinforcing, rather than easing, cycles of suspicion.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Posts can be clipped out of context or interpreted as official positions.
—Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026
Several observers fear the sanctions are being interpreted domestically as evidence that Washington is prepared to tolerate constitutional changes so long as Tshisekedi remains aligned with US strategic interests.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Thoreau correctly interpreted that his New England landscape had been shaped by a colossal ice sheet that had flowed southward from Canada.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
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After cards are pulled, their meanings are interpreted through the lens of the reader’s question, circumstances and life history.
—Ziv Epstein, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Every infectious disease event is now interpreted through the emotional memory of COVID — whether scientifically appropriate or not.
—Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The withdrawal of a country’s panda privileges has sometimes been interpreted as an act of displeasure by China.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The research on the type and dosage of magnesium best for lowering blood pressure is unclear and should be interpreted with caution, since some magnesium supplements have been studied less than others.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Measures seen as defensive in Tokyo or Manila are invariably interpreted in Beijing as offensive—reinforcing, rather than easing, cycles of suspicion.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Posts can be clipped out of context or interpreted as official positions.
—Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026
Several observers fear the sanctions are being interpreted domestically as evidence that Washington is prepared to tolerate constitutional changes so long as Tshisekedi remains aligned with US strategic interests.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Thoreau correctly interpreted that his New England landscape had been shaped by a colossal ice sheet that had flowed southward from Canada.
—Robert M. Thorson, The Conversation, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
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Deadline shared a special preview of the series in January, with a slew of exclusive photos and a Q&A with Spiridakos, who shared insight into what fans can expect from the series and, in turn, explained some of the bits from the trailer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Short explained the life perspective that enables him to find joy amid all the heartbreak.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Chris Sanon, the Orlando area’s leader in sacks a year ago, played well in his move to linebacker from edge rusher.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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He’s only played in four major championships in his career.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Based on the book by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis, Wildwood follows the adventures of two seventh-graders who discover a magical world hidden in the forest outside their home in Portland, Oregon.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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As each decade was represented, the evolving fashion illustrated what women wore in the workforce, social movements and public life, highlighting how clothing both shaped and reflected their changing roles.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The suit says that Cantrell was eventually transferred to Oregon Health & Science University hospital, where doctors immediately recognized his condition as life-threatening, stabilized him and performed multiple surgeries, including amputating his arm up to his shoulder.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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No autopsy was performed after Chad declined, and she was buried within days, per KSL-TV.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tribal governments have said that their participation in 8(a) was authorized by Congress, and SBA officials clarified last year that the administration’s anti-DEI executive order would not affect services provided to Native Americans.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Officials also clarified citations would function as civil penalties similar to parking tickets rather than criminal violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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In the film, Walter portrayed Chessy, the housekeeper and nanny to Nick Parker (played by Dennis Quaid).—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Some have portrayed family caregivers as illegitimately cashing in on government largesse.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The war in Iran has demonstrated once again that a president can, with impunity, ignore Congress in launching a war, even absent an imminent threat.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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