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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
The atlas will serve as a framework for interpreting human brain datasets on Amazon Web Services and the Gene Expression Omnibus.
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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
This return marks yet another instance where policy in our country and consequential matters like going to war may as well be decided by the positions of constellations or as the ancient Greeks decided – by interpreting the behaviors of birds in the sky.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Saturn's long seasonal cycles — each lasting about seven Earth years — also provide important context for interpreting changes in the planet's atmosphere and rings over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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
This return marks yet another instance where policy in our country and consequential matters like going to war may as well be decided by the positions of constellations or as the ancient Greeks decided – by interpreting the behaviors of birds in the sky.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Saturn's long seasonal cycles — each lasting about seven Earth years — also provide important context for interpreting changes in the planet's atmosphere and rings over time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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So the two simplest logical paths for explaining neutrino mass led to the same place.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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In these three hours, Euphoria is mostly just reassembling the board, explaining everyone’s lingering connections and building up to Nate and Cassie’s wedding.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Texas Ranger introduces bodycam video Prosecutors have begun playing video of law enforcement interrogations of Tanner Horner, beginning with Texas Ranger Job Espinoza demanding that Horner tell him where Athena is and asking if the child was alive or dead when Horner left her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Getting flexed into prime time, akin to Tuesday’s date in Boston, and playing in meaningful games in late March and early April is a signal Peterson’s vision is working.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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After an overly mopey Season 1, letting our series lead actually take pleasure in a life that most people can only dream about is a smart shift, but Tropper also gives Coop two distinct, disparate, and clarifying obstacles.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 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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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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Crucially, the show’s histrionic extravagance had a purpose in illustrating the life-or-death stakes of youthful emotion.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 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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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even dramas depicting the city as an inferno of crime and decay added to its legend.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The movie, like the novel, unfolds in two parts, following the events leading up to the murder, including Meursault’s relationship with Marie (Rebecca Marder) and friendship with Raymond (Pierre Lottin) and then depicting Meursault’s questioning and trial.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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