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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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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
Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act have long been interpreted to require that states provide services to Americans with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2026
Museum leaders hope visitors leave with a deeper understanding of how the Declaration's promise of equality has been interpreted, challenged and expanded by generations of Americans.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 June 2026
This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
—Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Though the meeting lasted just under an hour, many interpreted the move as a positive step in smoothing over the very public royal rift.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In this reading, which goes against the novel’s self-protective wish not to be interpreted, the wilderness doesn’t represent the destruction of insight but the beginning of experience.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Groundbreaking, when they’re interpreted in a way that feels fresh rather than frilly.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Laws represent the formalization of these rules, but their effectiveness depends on whether they can be understood, interpreted, and applied by those who live within them.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
According to Reuters, the United States and European Union raised concerns that the resolution could be interpreted as creating a hierarchy among crimes against humanity by treating some atrocities as more serious than others.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act have long been interpreted to require that states provide services to Americans with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2026
Museum leaders hope visitors leave with a deeper understanding of how the Declaration's promise of equality has been interpreted, challenged and expanded by generations of Americans.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 June 2026
This has become increasingly difficult, with professional players routinely simulating injuries and an offside rule that is interpreted to within fractions of an inch.
—Eric Zillmer, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Though the meeting lasted just under an hour, many interpreted the move as a positive step in smoothing over the very public royal rift.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In this reading, which goes against the novel’s self-protective wish not to be interpreted, the wilderness doesn’t represent the destruction of insight but the beginning of experience.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Groundbreaking, when they’re interpreted in a way that feels fresh rather than frilly.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Laws represent the formalization of these rules, but their effectiveness depends on whether they can be understood, interpreted, and applied by those who live within them.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
Adjective
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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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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The smallest nation by size (171 square miles) and population — 158,000, or twice the size of Arrowhead Stadium’s capacity — stood with all fans as the national anthems for both teams played.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Dalal said their son played there daily with his friends, taking advantage of a club policy that allows children under five to enter without a membership.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The Allman Brothers Band’s makeup illustrated the group’s sense of inclusivity.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The film has been inspired by Japan’s famous classical illustrated scrolls.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Zac Brown Band performed the national anthem, and other stars who took part included comedians Nate Bargatze, Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, as well as singers Luke Bryan and Kid Rock.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The measure performed best in central and west Davis, continuing the pattern established on election night.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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ChristianaCare officials clarified he was not fired before the alleged shooting.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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That’s because Noelle’s a different type of protagonist, portrayed confidently by Al Zahrani, a woman contending with her own loss while trying to gain a more prominent job than being the scanner of a police documents.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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On the opinion side, Paxton was heavily platformed and portrayed Cornyn as an enemy of the president.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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