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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
Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Some interpreted these remarks as tacit speculation about the possibility of life on other planets.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 12 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
June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Obsession doesn’t seem so interested in concerns such as intimate-partner abuse, although it could easily be interpreted as an allegory for it.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Doral Mayor Christi Fraga said Castillo’s appointment should not be interpreted as a signal that the city intends to alter its approach to immigration enforcement.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
But the Supreme Court said the panel wrongly interpreted Alabama’s disagreement with the lower court’s initial ruling against the map as proof of discriminatory intent.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
—Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Some interpreted these remarks as tacit speculation about the possibility of life on other planets.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 12 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
June 6, 2026 As is prone to happen, his comments were widely dispensed and interpreted.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026
Obsession doesn’t seem so interested in concerns such as intimate-partner abuse, although it could easily be interpreted as an allegory for it.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Doral Mayor Christi Fraga said Castillo’s appointment should not be interpreted as a signal that the city intends to alter its approach to immigration enforcement.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
But the Supreme Court said the panel wrongly interpreted Alabama’s disagreement with the lower court’s initial ruling against the map as proof of discriminatory intent.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 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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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The game was played in Texas but Knicks fans gathered at watch parties across the city to witness the team battle back in the fourth quarter to take the title.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks' home arena.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Gambling can also be a health risk, as illustrated through Sorsby receiving treatment for gambling addiction, and lead to financial problems for gamblers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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Two groups of ultras performed choreographed routines of chants and jumping, backed by drums and trumpets.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The attack took place on the mezzanine leading to Amtrak trains, not on a train or platform, Anderson clarified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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The agency clarified that the fee would only apply to new applicants living abroad, and not renewals.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Based on the real-life author, the second-oldest Ingalls daughter is portrayed as a tomboy and animal lover with a big heart.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Set in Punjab, the series centres on two brothers – Bobby and Bunty Manocha, played by Shaheer and Mishra respectively – whose lives are upended after Bunty vanishes following an encounter with a powerful figure named Goldy, portrayed by Kapoor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The company says testing has demonstrated improvements in durability, safety, and low-temperature performance.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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