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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
The body interprets weight loss as a threat to survival and responds by slamming the brakes on metabolism through sophisticated energy-conserving mechanisms.
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Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
How the market interprets the Macao margin situation will influence the direction from the opening.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
After the school viewing, Noelle avoids eye contact with her mother, which April interprets as a provocation.
—Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
While one of them reconstructs fragments of silently mouthed words from throat vibrations, the other interprets emotional and contextual signals, such as the time of day or weather conditions, to expand short phrases into complete sentences.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 277 proposes repealing much of the Indiana code that governs IDEM, including how the state agency interprets federal environmental laws.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026
Kira interprets this disengagement not as a lack of curiosity, but as a natural response to information overload.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But what if what Melville meant was more akin to how Guo interprets it?
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
How the market interprets the Macao margin situation will influence the direction from the opening.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
After the school viewing, Noelle avoids eye contact with her mother, which April interprets as a provocation.
—Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
While one of them reconstructs fragments of silently mouthed words from throat vibrations, the other interprets emotional and contextual signals, such as the time of day or weather conditions, to expand short phrases into complete sentences.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 277 proposes repealing much of the Indiana code that governs IDEM, including how the state agency interprets federal environmental laws.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026
Kira interprets this disengagement not as a lack of curiosity, but as a natural response to information overload.
—William Jones, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But what if what Melville meant was more akin to how Guo interprets it?
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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Guthrie explains experiences like this taught her faith is forged, not in moments of ease or happiness, but in the lowest points of adversity.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pivotal says years of real-world flight data across its fleet continue to shape how the aircraft performs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Puth performs during the Grammy Awards salute to the Beach Boys, on April 9, 2023, on the CBS Television Network.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The situation illustrates how decades after the devastating 1990s wars in the former Yugoslavia, the region lags behind the rest of Europe both economically and with regard to environmental protection.—
Eldar Emric,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Altman’s frustration perfectly illustrates how AI companies have driven themselves into a corner.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Feb. 2026
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has a chance to join an exclusive group when his team plays the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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This commitment to efficiency extends into shelter support, where data plays a significant role.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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At the video's end, the man clarifies that the cold-blooded iguanas are not dead, but rather in brumation — reptiles' version of hibernation.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Famine report portrays a grim picture In recent months, Kordofan has become a flashpoint in the war and the army managed to break the RSF siege of two major cities in the region earlier this year.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Famine report portrays a grim picture In recent months, Kordofan has become a tinderbox in the war, and the army managed to break the RSF siege of two major cities in the region earlier this year.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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And this creative team, which also includes veteran Broadway director Alex Timbers, demonstrates enough love for the source material to earn the benefit of the doubt.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
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This study demonstrates that low-frequency radio data can offer an indirect solution.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pier Marco Tacca—Getty Images The famous mural depicts the final meal Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion, and was commissioned in 1495 by the Duke of Milan for the monastery.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The image, set against the backdrop of the American flag, depicts a bearded man with his back turned as the gunman looms above him.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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