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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
Velasco wanted to think beyond interpreting color and subject matter with choreography, which focuses on changing levels of direction, shapes and floor patterns.
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Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Some Western observers have seized on reports that certain clans and groups, like the Doghmush and the Shabab, are openly cooperating with Israeli forces, interpreting this as a rejection of Hamas's extremism.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Before long, judges started interpreting AB 2777 to completely exclude individual defendants.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
There are two ways of interpreting this.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the video also shows King Charles and Kate Middleton sitting down while the guests clapped, which people are interpreting as a snub.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
The new puzzles are more complex than those from 2019, sometimes requiring the application of multiple rules, reasoning for multiple steps, or interpreting symbols.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
The excitement and challenge of interpreting a strong spirit means that Stebbins is free to explore Jo’s abundance of personality, despite the audience not witnessing much of what Alcott built in her novel.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Employees need to practice interpreting AI outputs, questioning them intelligently and combining them with human judgment.
—Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Some Western observers have seized on reports that certain clans and groups, like the Doghmush and the Shabab, are openly cooperating with Israeli forces, interpreting this as a rejection of Hamas's extremism.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Before long, judges started interpreting AB 2777 to completely exclude individual defendants.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
There are two ways of interpreting this.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
However, the video also shows King Charles and Kate Middleton sitting down while the guests clapped, which people are interpreting as a snub.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
The new puzzles are more complex than those from 2019, sometimes requiring the application of multiple rules, reasoning for multiple steps, or interpreting symbols.
—Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Sep. 2025
The excitement and challenge of interpreting a strong spirit means that Stebbins is free to explore Jo’s abundance of personality, despite the audience not witnessing much of what Alcott built in her novel.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Employees need to practice interpreting AI outputs, questioning them intelligently and combining them with human judgment.
—Manish Goyal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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The goal of a lifetime,’’ Corso said after the game, explaining his rationale.—
Dana O'Neil,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The man responded, explaining that his relationship with Tony’s family went far beyond casual friendliness.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite playing before halftime, Scheierman and Walsh were not put back on the court again until the final seconds.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Investigators pointed to a March 23, 2023, game involving Rozier, then playing for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for clarifying, Michael.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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Earlier in the day, Knowles spoke with Sherri Shepherd on the Sherri show, and praised Blue Ivy for performing onstage with her mother in front of crowds of 70,000 people per night.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Kansas fallout is a zoomed-out picture, illustrating a program that has made significant strides since a winless 2020 season but hasn’t advanced past the tease of something more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the Mets, who sport the second-highest payroll in baseball, did not even make the playoffs, illustrating that more money does not necessarily guarantee success.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Actor Wilson Cruz cited Rebel Without a Cause as a massive influence on his life and career as a gay man portraying a gay character.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Star Kenzi Richardson spoke with Parents about her adventures portraying a teen vampire and making her dreams come true on Disney Channel.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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This project is writing a new chapter in the harmonious coexistence of manufacturing and nature, demonstrating a replicable model for the industry worldwide.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Trust comes not from claiming perfection but from demonstrating integrity.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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There is no alternative to it, not in the world Pasolini is depicting.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tours range from two to four hours, with highlights including the New York Streets backlot, which has façades depicting a multitude of NYC neighborhoods, and the Prop Warehouse, which showcases recognizable props such as the bench from Forrest Gump and a Star Trek portal.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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