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as in explaining
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 playing
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 interpreting
This excitement could be explained by the novelty of photos from space, but these images also distinguish themselves as products of astronauts experiencing these sights and interpreting them through their photographs.
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Christye Sisson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
The robots are also capable of identifying objects, detecting motion, interpreting emotional cues, and responding accordingly.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The atlas will serve as a framework for interpreting human brain datasets on Amazon Web Services and the Gene Expression Omnibus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
But interpreting the result without a specialist’s input can do more harm than good.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
That is an important thing to keep in mind when interpreting inflation data.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Zachary Price, a professor at UC Law San Francisco and author of a recent academic article about the president’s growing power during government shutdowns, argues that the administration is interpreting this statute too loosely.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Clarity in multi-cat homes For households with more than one cat, interpreting litter box activity can quickly become ambiguous.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma, who just finished supporting Lainey Wilson on the Australia and New Zealand leg of her Whirlwind World Tour, engaged with the crowd and floated across the stage while interpreting the track's timeless lyrics about independence and empowerment.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Christye Sisson, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
The robots are also capable of identifying objects, detecting motion, interpreting emotional cues, and responding accordingly.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The atlas will serve as a framework for interpreting human brain datasets on Amazon Web Services and the Gene Expression Omnibus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
But interpreting the result without a specialist’s input can do more harm than good.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
That is an important thing to keep in mind when interpreting inflation data.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Zachary Price, a professor at UC Law San Francisco and author of a recent academic article about the president’s growing power during government shutdowns, argues that the administration is interpreting this statute too loosely.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Clarity in multi-cat homes For households with more than one cat, interpreting litter box activity can quickly become ambiguous.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma, who just finished supporting Lainey Wilson on the Australia and New Zealand leg of her Whirlwind World Tour, engaged with the crowd and floated across the stage while interpreting the track's timeless lyrics about independence and empowerment.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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Jacqueline Ferrara, a Garland Police Department forensic biology and DNA analyst, testified remotely, explaining how evidence in this case was collected and tested at a Texas Department of Public Safety crime lab in early 2023.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While inside the bank, Connie secretly begged for help by writing a note explaining the situation and giving it to the bank teller.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tell me about playing the 9-year-old version of your character and the adult version.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Back healthy from her rehab, expectations are high for the Stanford standout, who also stayed busy during the offseason playing in the Unrivaled league.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Shoemaker said the forecast could be drier come Tuesday, clarifying that road conditions depend on Caltrans closure decisions.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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These patients are less likely to ask clarifying questions, more likely to misinterpret discharge instructions, and more likely to present later and sicker.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
11 Apr. 2026
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The six-member girl group, currently performing as a five-member group, as member Manon is on hiatus, made their Coachella debut on Friday.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Several acts who have been plying their musical craft since the 1960s and are still performing well over half a century later are visiting Connecticut this week.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Research highlights that each additional year of schooling increases an individual’s earnings by roughly 10% annually, illustrating how education compounds economic opportunity over time rather than delivering a one-time benefit.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The production features over 20 actors portraying characters from a wide range of nationalities and backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the real-life camp.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Acting career Allen next turned to acting, portraying Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor in the film How to Build a Girl (2019).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her career, Chinese artist Cao Fei has explored every aspect of our world, demonstrating great versatility and insight in her use of a broad range of technologies and languages.—
Miuccia Prada,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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At least six other Department of Aviation workers were investigated for spending hours idling on the job, demonstrating incompetence, stealing city property, and lying during the investigation.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rua enters the topic of humanness by depicting a pack of mannequins.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, victims have struggled to have images depicting them removed from websites, increasing the likelihood of images being continuously spread and victims becoming retraumatized.—
Bethany Bruner,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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