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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
This accumulation of unmade decisions creates anxiety, decision fatigue, and mental paralysis, as the brain interprets uncertainty as a threat.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Although no policy changes are expected this week, investors are looking for whether Warsh will signal changes in how the Fed communicates its economic views or interprets inflation data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Last year, researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable AI system that accurately interprets arm gestures and controls robots, even during running, vehicle motion, or rough ocean conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Levels operates more like a metabolic health platform that interprets CGM data alongside other inputs.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The parliamentarian interprets Senate rules, including whether legislative provisions are permitted.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The jazz quartet interprets the work of Thelonious Monk, expanding classic compositions into absorbing experimental journeys that stretch beyond free jazz.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Consumer behavior analysis collects data and interprets human economic consumption patterns with the intent of gaining an understanding of the complex processes affecting media consumption patterns.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Although no policy changes are expected this week, investors are looking for whether Warsh will signal changes in how the Fed communicates its economic views or interprets inflation data.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Last year, researchers at the University of California San Diego developed a wearable AI system that accurately interprets arm gestures and controls robots, even during running, vehicle motion, or rough ocean conditions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Levels operates more like a metabolic health platform that interprets CGM data alongside other inputs.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The parliamentarian interprets Senate rules, including whether legislative provisions are permitted.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
The jazz quartet interprets the work of Thelonious Monk, expanding classic compositions into absorbing experimental journeys that stretch beyond free jazz.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Consumer behavior analysis collects data and interprets human economic consumption patterns with the intent of gaining an understanding of the complex processes affecting media consumption patterns.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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The combination probably explains the excessive growth, turning the water surface an opaque green and preventing onlookers from seeing the new blue hue of the concrete basin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Leus explains that the INXS tune was important to the filmmakers and encapsulated the relationship between Jo and Raissa.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Singer Lashonta Worthy, who performs under the name Lizzen, brought original music to the stage, including songs centered on acceptance, unity and reconciliation.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Anaplan’s cross-functional scenario-planning and analysis platform performs deterministic calculations.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Radio traffic from early Tuesday evening illustrates how close together a string of shootings occurred along Kansas City highways that left four injured and one dead.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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According to Skic, the exhibit illustrates how the Declaration's influence extended far beyond the Revolutionary era and became part of the argument for expanding civil rights to more Americans.—
Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Speaking of that last vampire subject, this is also a great episode for Jacob Anderson in the B-plot, as Louis plays the reluctant avenger doing that loveable scoundrel Raglan James’s dirty work in two stand-out action sequences.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The stadium is sure to be full again on Thursday, too, when the Netherlands plays Tunisia.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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This distinction also clarifies where AI should and shouldn't operate.—
David Flower,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Progetto 11 also clarifies that Coperni is controlled by two entities, Coperni UK Limited, which holds the license with Tomorrow, and Coperni SAS, a French operating company that oversees day-to-day operations.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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Zhang, delivering his first fully Cantonese-language performance on the big screen, portrays a repressed small-time man caught between competing versions of reality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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Mia Sara, who portrays Ferris’ girlfriend Sloane, was just 18.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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This case demonstrates that our Office will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who seek to profit through fraud.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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The sandstone artifact, which depicts the Hindu epic character Duryodhana, had in fact been looted from Koh Ker in or around 1972, after the all-important UNESCO convention.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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One depicts Putin being cradled in the arms of the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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