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as in explains
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 performs
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 interprets
One agent interprets the request.
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Anita Beveridge-Raffo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
However, even an extended pause in the Fed's rate policy could result in more competitive CD rates, depending on how the bank in question interprets that extension.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
It is rooted in a particular strain of religious Zionism, embraced by roughly 20% of Israeli Jews, that interprets the establishment of the state of Israel and its subsequent military victories as a process of divine redemption.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Porsha isn’t the only one who loosely interprets the instructions to bring their partner.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
However, your brain only interprets it through information collected by cells in your eye’s retinas called cones.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of depending on symmetry, the robot continuously interprets signals from the remaining sensor and adjusts its movement accordingly.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Humans were historically safer in groups, so the brain interprets isolation as a stressor, releasing cortisol that can lead to inflammation and illness, explains neuroscientist Ben Rein, author of Why Brains Need Friends.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rather than attempting to replicate the exact conditions of the natural event, Anakeesta’s new experience interprets the phenomenon through artistic design.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Anita Beveridge-Raffo, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
However, even an extended pause in the Fed's rate policy could result in more competitive CD rates, depending on how the bank in question interprets that extension.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
It is rooted in a particular strain of religious Zionism, embraced by roughly 20% of Israeli Jews, that interprets the establishment of the state of Israel and its subsequent military victories as a process of divine redemption.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Porsha isn’t the only one who loosely interprets the instructions to bring their partner.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
However, your brain only interprets it through information collected by cells in your eye’s retinas called cones.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Instead of depending on symmetry, the robot continuously interprets signals from the remaining sensor and adjusts its movement accordingly.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Humans were historically safer in groups, so the brain interprets isolation as a stressor, releasing cortisol that can lead to inflammation and illness, explains neuroscientist Ben Rein, author of Why Brains Need Friends.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Rather than attempting to replicate the exact conditions of the natural event, Anakeesta’s new experience interprets the phenomenon through artistic design.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Saliers further explains that the essential tremor has impacted the way the duo can perform some of their most notable harmonies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Attorney-client privilege typically shields most details about the legal work each timekeeper performs, but the Tribune was able to obtain other billing and payment data from the city under Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway performs several original songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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The head-spinning turnaround illustrates an already-familiar story.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two events share a history — one that illustrates just how the plate program has become picayune, politicized and potentially hazardous to public safety.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aasif Mandvi and Christopher Fitzgerald barely register as Jane and Julia’s oblivious husbands, while Consuelos, who plays Maurice as a suave cuckolder with a dodgy European accent, should probably stick to daytime TV.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Experts say that’s because magnesium plays an important role in our health.—
Anahad O’Connor,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Deep work clarifies what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Adding Pollock to the picture further clarifies the picture.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hunter Schafer portrays Rue’s former girlfriend Jules in Euphoria, but in real life, the actress and model is single.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of Lexington Green, Mike Graves also portrays a Revolutionary War figure, albeit one wearing red.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Or when Reggie purposefully annoys Arthur by having his son, Carmelo (Jalyn Hall), practice with his a cappella group in Arthur’s editing suite, a move that demonstrates the increasingly teasing affection between Arthur and Reggie.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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As the book demonstrates, notoriously unforgiving passport photos were delivered so well by Sharkey that some stars would see him again and again.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fatone, Mulvihill and Sarlanis all say Boy Band Confidential doesn’t seek to paint a wholly damning portrayal of the boy band life, but rather to show resilience and hope, pointing toward the documentary’s end, which depicts many of the subjects moving on with their lives.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen turns out whimsical bar food, like Mexican pizza, and wall art depicts the buttes and cacti of the Seussian desert.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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