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interpreting

verb

present participle of interpret
1
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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2
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 new study adds another potential health concern, but the researchers themselves caution against interpreting the results as proof of causation. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026 The online methodology is important when interpreting the results because the sample was drawn from Venezuelan internet users rather than through face-to-face or telephone interviews of the broader adult population. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Trump is bypassing traditional processes and Congress to establish a major national monument by broadly interpreting his executive authority, challenging opponents to stop him, Ordoñez adds. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 All of this happens while listening, interpreting and preparing a response. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Agencies may continue interpreting existing laws differently, while future administrations could reverse regulatory policies. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Following the Hugging Face attack, the CEO of Goodfire took to X to highlight how his company was doubling down on interpreting AI via the reasoning summary. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 TrainerIQ™, NeoPace’s Sports Intelligence Engine, is designed to go a step further by interpreting that evidence. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 With generative AI, instead of locating a dashboard, adjusting filters and interpreting several charts, a business leader can increasingly ask a question in plain language. — Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
  1. explaining
  2. playing
  3. clarifying
  4. performing
  5. illustrating
  6. portraying
  7. demonstrating
  8. depicting
Verb
  • Here, Theron grew particularly impassioned, explaining that people try to oversimplify the situation.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After a short speech explaining my work, college students clapped for me.
    — Susan Daria Landino, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Gilbert was raised in Coral Springs, Florida, playing in several bands before forming New Found Glory in 1997 with Jordan Pundik, Steve Klein, Ian Grushka and Joe Marino, who was quickly replaced by Cyrus Bolooki.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Iamaleava looked much more comfortable and confident in the pocket, despite playing through multiple injuries.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of playing
Verb
  • However, Homestead police released a statement Thursday afternoon clarifying that the driver remained at the scene and was not at fault.
    — Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The dismissal comes just months after the Connecticut legislature voted to pass legislation clarifying its repeal of the religious exemption — a move that drew heated criticism from Republicans.
    — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Best Samsung Watch Deal Based on our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a clear top choice for budget-conscious Android fans seeking a high-performing, compatible smartwatch.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of performing
Verb
  • Schlager has contributed 18 of those recoveries, with his midfield partner James McAtee having made 19, illustrating their nascent partnership.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The moonphase displayed is not created by partially obscuring an image of the Moon, but by the continuous movement of the two, illustrating the time elapsed between one new moon and the next full moon.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • Trump had dismissed such fears, portraying the island as vital for the US’ defense.
    — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau took their time exploring the collection of Star Wars vehicles on display, as Perry filmed a video of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker inside the original airspeeder.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of portraying
Verb
  • The findings therefore point specifically to an association with birthweight rather than demonstrating that rare earth exposure causes restricted fetal growth.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Yet there remains a sense of remove in the production’s perpetual excitement at demonstrating just how well its own analog works.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrating
Verb
  • Reed also used white as a clean canvas to then decorate with lace and sequins depicting Japanese screens and natural landscapes.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the building’s 22 existing murals could be removed as part of the changes, potentially including one depicting Don Quixote.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicting

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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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