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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
Financial Institutions Trade associations and vendors that work with financial institutions that are transfer providers are also interpreting the exemptions and reporting requirements to advise their clients.
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Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to extend the research to collect data from patients using wearable devices, which could help pinpoint exactly what the model is interpreting.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
County staff also have received ongoing training on what to do if immigration enforcement officers are in county spaces and are provided contact information for legal counsel with the county to assist in interpreting a judicial warrant.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
At least one large contractor is interpreting the order as applying to not only defense primes, but also suppliers and defense technology companies like Anduril and Palantir Technologies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
But Just cautioned against interpreting the moves as an indication the weekday newscast is in any danger.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This perspective reflects her broader philosophy that people are active participants in their own process, capable of interpreting their internal signals with guidance rather than direction.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But interpreting this statistic has become more complicated with the crackdown on immigrants.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Their core work has traditionally focused on collecting, researching, preserving and interpreting objects of historical, cultural and scientific significance.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The researchers hope to extend the research to collect data from patients using wearable devices, which could help pinpoint exactly what the model is interpreting.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
County staff also have received ongoing training on what to do if immigration enforcement officers are in county spaces and are provided contact information for legal counsel with the county to assist in interpreting a judicial warrant.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
At least one large contractor is interpreting the order as applying to not only defense primes, but also suppliers and defense technology companies like Anduril and Palantir Technologies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
But Just cautioned against interpreting the moves as an indication the weekday newscast is in any danger.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This perspective reflects her broader philosophy that people are active participants in their own process, capable of interpreting their internal signals with guidance rather than direction.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But interpreting this statistic has become more complicated with the crackdown on immigrants.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Their core work has traditionally focused on collecting, researching, preserving and interpreting objects of historical, cultural and scientific significance.
—Devon Akmon, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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Brown shared a statement explaining his absence with CBS Mornings and Today as the remaining members of the cast — Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, and new design expert Jeremiah Brent — appeared without him.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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While several market observers emphasized the impact of trade war concerns when explaining the latest movements in risk assets, some analysts noted the influence that leverage had on these price fluctuations.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The large tabletop is ideal for setting out snacks or playing a game with friends, while the distressed, two-tone brown-and-white finish blends easily with existing furniture.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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If Moncada is healthy and playing third, that leaves those players to compete for time at second.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rather than clarifying events surrounding Epstein's death, the footage appears to complicate the official narrative, and contradicts some prior statements about the prison's surveillance system.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The death certificates for Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner are clarifying the timeline of their deaths.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Dec. 2025
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At one end of the spectrum, Croatia, Greece, and Poland feature the most working hours in the European Union, and some of the bloc’s worst performing economies.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite being far from perfect, the company says that AI models performing at 60% or better can reshape the nature of work as professionals work in tandem with the technology.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Chen Mengjie, head of German Operations, revealed that overseas business now accounts for 50 percent of Style3D’s total sales, illustrating the company’s rapid international expansion.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Adam Sandler was honored with the Career Achievement Award, following his busy year with Happy Gilmore 2 and Jay Kelly, illustrating the actor’s range.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2026
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Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Inside, you’ll be transported to the golden age of piracy and meet actors portraying famous pirates of the past, Wallsmith said.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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CertiK has also collaborated with institutions such as Standard Chartered, HSBC, and Ant Group on digital asset initiatives, demonstrating that security expectations from the enterprise world can be met even in decentralized environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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