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 Zuraitis sounds confident and poised belting R&B, crooning standards, or interpreting pop tunes. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Instead, focus on consistently scanning the environment, interpreting signals through the lens of your organization’s unique strengths and responding with thoughtful action. — Dr. William Morice, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Observe the environment, orient yourself in that environment by interpreting the incoming information, decide the best course of action based on your best judgement, and only then act. — Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026 The repetition of spotting weak arguments in a memo, interpreting ambiguous data, and anticipating stakeholder’s concerns, built judgment. — Marlo Lyons, Harvard Business Review, 24 July 2026 The irony, for some legal experts, is that Barbara is a rare example of the high court interpreting the 14th Amendment broadly. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 Like its predecessor, the new collection assembles an eclectic roster of artists interpreting Young’s catalog. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 July 2026 During last year's American Century Championship, Rice snapped at reporters after interpreting questions about the Kansas City Chiefs as digs at his beloved 49ers. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 The murder and its fraught causes are recounted by a Bengali analyst, who is himself interpreting them from the records of a different analyst with connections to Chatterjee’s two living children. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
  1. explaining
  2. playing
  3. clarifying
  4. performing
  5. illustrating
  6. portraying
  7. demonstrating
  8. depicting
Verb
  • At its investor day in June, Honeywell Aerospace spent time explaining their strategy to transform their supply chain, including better planning, factory throughput and the embrace of AI tools.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the city will work on outreach to get vacant properties registered while putting together a guide explaining what the standards are for owners.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of explaining
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  • But camp is about more than just a wide receiver playing well.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Carys made her professional stage debut in June, playing Nina in Anton Chekhov’s tragicomedy The Seagull in Brooklyn.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of playing
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  • Check the route, reread the message, or ask the clarifying question.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There is a common assumption that AI closes the gap by summarizing meetings, clarifying requirements and translating jargon.
    — Nik Froehlich, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarifying
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  • This compilation, led by contributing editor Ardian Wibisono and contributor Yessar Rosendar, shines a light on top-performing companies with sales above $10 million and below $1 billion.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The hard drive alone contained nearly 500 gigabytes of files and thousands of explicit videos and images of children, including one roughly nine-minute video of a toddler performing oral sex on a grown man, court documents show.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of performing
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  • Stan and Jan Berenstain were prolific authors, writing and illustrating hundreds of Berenstain Bears books in their lifetime.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Combining runway inspiration with 3D garment visualizations, the report brings its trend forecast to life while illustrating how cotton can meet evolving consumer demands.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of illustrating
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  • Arnault accused the newspaper—which is largely owned by the partner of Arnault’s daughter—of portraying other wealthy families in a more favorable light.
    — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In these quick watches, creators must provide the most entertaining segments of a debate, usually portraying clips of jarring language and rhetoric.
    — Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of portraying
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  • Kennedy also questioned the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines for children, despite extensive studies demonstrating their effectiveness in preventing severe illness.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • After 2,000 hours of continuous operation, the tandem solar cells retained more than 91 percent of their original efficiency, demonstrating strong long-term stability.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of demonstrating
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  • By all accounts, Katherine was a formidable presence—intellectually engaged, fluent in multiple languages, a guiding force in her children’s lives—and the painting honors that, depicting her reading rather than posing in decorative idleness.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cocobolo rosewood, Dalbergia retusa, is particularly favored for carving ceremonial staffs used in traditional medicine and commercial art depicting tropical plants and animals.
    — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of depicting

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