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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 settlements come after years of fierce and expensive court battles, which highlighted the difficulties in interpreting a legal provision that was first enacted several years after it was written into law.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Before interpreting for film professionals, she had never been whisked to places like the Chateau Marmont.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The instrumentation is more advanced, machine learning has made interpreting data far more efficient, and scientists have a much better understanding of the magmatic plumbing that drives volcanism.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Modern telescopes and sky surveys are capturing the universe in extraordinary detail, but interpreting that data requires simulations that can reproduce both the large-scale structure of the cosmos and the complex physics unfolding within galaxies.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
That move immediately went viral online, with plenty of fans interpreting it as Reese taking a shot at Duren.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
What role should the city attorney play in defending and interpreting those policies?
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Before interpreting for film professionals, she had never been whisked to places like the Chateau Marmont.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The instrumentation is more advanced, machine learning has made interpreting data far more efficient, and scientists have a much better understanding of the magmatic plumbing that drives volcanism.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Modern telescopes and sky surveys are capturing the universe in extraordinary detail, but interpreting that data requires simulations that can reproduce both the large-scale structure of the cosmos and the complex physics unfolding within galaxies.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 May 2026
That move immediately went viral online, with plenty of fans interpreting it as Reese taking a shot at Duren.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
What role should the city attorney play in defending and interpreting those policies?
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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Rock and dance music defenders alike have reached for their pitchforks, but Charli isn’t interested in debating or explaining the song to them.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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The dramatic trailer opens with Ty introducing himself in a TikTok video and explaining why he was barricaded in his room.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The 16-year-old Sullivan collected his first career MLS goal, playing a cross to Ben Bender and finishing the return pass to cut the deficit to 3-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In January, the FCC published guidelines clarifying how the equal time rule is enforced.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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Certain shampoos, like clarifying and non-moisturizing ones, are meant to be used once per week, while others can be used two to three times a week, depending on your hair and scalp.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Prada 2 is, in that sense, the model performing exactly as designed.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 May 2026
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European officials had welcomed Ukraine's unilateral move as a goodwill gesture illustrating its readiness for a peace settlement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Touching the Art also delves into erasure and gaslighting, illustrating the all-too-common silencing that occurs when a family member speaks up about violence or abuse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cody Hayes/TikTok Scores of online companies are increasingly turning to generative AI technology to deceive consumers, falsely portraying themselves as struggling small businesses to charge a premium for lower quality products, an ABC News visual investigation found.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Adding to the moment was the anticipated appearance of Kevin Thompson, known for portraying Ewoks in Return of the Jedi, and the husband of a Santa Clarita Arts Commissioner.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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According to Bette, the current cycle is demonstrating a similar pattern where demand is deferred rather than destroyed.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Over the years, the awards have at once become a snapshot of the most important reporting on the free press while also demonstrating that press’ power; the country’s top journalism institutions are among those typically feted.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Budget-conscious passengers, many of them young, formed a seemingly endless security line snaking around the rotunda, which features a twelve-foot-high mural depicting the history of flight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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