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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
Writing a memoir is a little like opening yourself up to people interpreting your words in a number of different ways.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Whether re-interpreting traditional stories and designs or expressing contemporary issues affecting tribal societies, Native glass artists have created a content-laden body of work.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There is a range in how prostate cancer experts are interpreting the results, however.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 31 May 2026
But interpreting those experiments requires massive computer simulations, which are extremely computationally expensive.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The campaign sparked backlash online, with many consumers interpreting the messaging as having undertones of eugenics.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Curated by Yuka Honda, the performance will bring together Yo La Tengo, Nels Cline, Sleater-Kinney, Sylvan Esso, Tune-Yards, Rufus Wainwright and Satomi Matsuzaki, alongside a cast of vocalists and experimental musicians interpreting songs from across Ono’s uncompromising catalog.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 May 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Democrats' appeal to the Supreme Court was a legal longshot because the justices typically defer to state courts when interpreting state laws.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 June 2026
Whether re-interpreting traditional stories and designs or expressing contemporary issues affecting tribal societies, Native glass artists have created a content-laden body of work.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There is a range in how prostate cancer experts are interpreting the results, however.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 31 May 2026
But interpreting those experiments requires massive computer simulations, which are extremely computationally expensive.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The campaign sparked backlash online, with many consumers interpreting the messaging as having undertones of eugenics.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Curated by Yuka Honda, the performance will bring together Yo La Tengo, Nels Cline, Sleater-Kinney, Sylvan Esso, Tune-Yards, Rufus Wainwright and Satomi Matsuzaki, alongside a cast of vocalists and experimental musicians interpreting songs from across Ono’s uncompromising catalog.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 May 2026
The committee also has a legal adviser, a civil servant who, while reporting to the chair, may serve indefinitely, interpreting election law, representing the committee in court, certifying candidates' qualifications, and insuring a fair count at polling places.
—Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Democrats' appeal to the Supreme Court was a legal longshot because the justices typically defer to state courts when interpreting state laws.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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In explaining his vote to deny the batch plant, Flores cited its proximity to homes and Esperanza Elementary School.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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With fewer matches, shorter timelines and captaincy playing a huge role, identifying the right elite assets can make or break your World Cup Fantasy campaign.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Simmons fits in nicely alongside eighth-graders Ella Parece and Molly Buffington, all playing a big role in the run this time.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Also within 60 days, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau must consider clarifying that potential deportation or loss of wages may be relevant factors when evaluating a borrower’s ability to repay.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Perez, however, has avoided clarifying the situation in public appearances in recent weeks.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The exponential return on our positively performing company outweighs the losers.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Pop stars Katy Perry and Tius Luka helped kick off the festivities, performing during the tournament’s opening ceremony before the United States faced Paraguay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The second prototype was a wearable bracelet that changed color by circulating fluid through adaptive materials, illustrating how the technology could be used in smart clothing or responsive displays that alter their appearance on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Melliti’s performance is one of silent suffering, illustrating Fatima’s deference to her family.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Trump has publicly commented on Paramount along the way, sometimes portraying the Ellisons as his friends and specifically expressing interest in the family taking over CNN.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Valadao’s backers have already started to emphasize his moderate views while portraying Villegas’ progressive politics as out-of-step with many district voters.—
Mathew Miranda
June 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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After receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Those films revolutionized the way that Hollywood does business — demonstrating that movies could sell T-shirts and toys as well as tickets.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The Christ-like image and a video Trump posted depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes were both deleted after backlash.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Wynn, who died last spring and for whom a wing of Zumthor’s aerodynamic structure is named, donated a Francis Bacon triptych depicting Bacon’s friend and fellow-painter Lucian Freud, the only Bacons on display in a public Los Angeles museum.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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