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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
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.
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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
Highly imaginative and quick to grasp complex concepts, Eric interprets ideas with originality and confidence.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Before, During, and After Meals Drinking a glass of water before a meal can help control appetite because of the way the brain interprets fullness.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Highly imaginative and quick to grasp complex concepts, Eric interprets ideas with originality and confidence.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Before, During, and After Meals Drinking a glass of water before a meal can help control appetite because of the way the brain interprets fullness.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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Enjoy, and see you soon… A flood of cheap copies of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight-loss drug in India is already reshaping the country’s fast-growing obesity medicine market, showing how quickly the patent cliff will affect GLP-1 makers like Eli Lilly, Bloomberg News explains.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
10 Apr. 2026
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Legally, as Randi helpfully explains, Deborah can film something as long as it’s not released until the noncompete is over.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Deocampo also is the co-founder of ARKADE, a 25-member K-pop dance team that performs throughout Southern California.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Later Saturday, Wiseman and Glover planned to take a turn at manually piloting the Orion capsule to help engineers better understand how the spacecraft performs in flight and to provide hands-on feedback for future Artemis astronauts.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Through a blend of archival recordings and contemporary interviews, the series illustrates how the church became a sanctuary for its community, honoring both their faith and queerness while fostering joy and connection during a time of profound grief.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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The film illustrates how her powerful images not only document the human cost of conflict but also drive social change, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of journalism and highlighting the universal struggle between ambition and familial obligations.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the dance, Barnes plays a library page on her lunch hour who has to deliver five research requests to patrons.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Making plays often for his teammates, Banchero added six assists, but turned the ball over five times.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2026
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When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers must pass legislation that clarifies that ostomy supplies are not appropriate for inclusion in competitive bidding programs and should be treated as patient-specific systems, not interchangeable goods.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the Tim Burton–directed gothic fantasy-romance the actor quite literally portrays a humanoid with scissor blades for hands.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lewis portrays Curator as a frustrated employee pushing against institutional norms and stagnation, balancing exasperation and displaying a knack for physical comedy.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kia’s killing, and those of countless Iranian scientists in all parts of the country, demonstrates the lengths to which Israel and the United States are willing to go to ensure that Tehran’s ability to weaponize its nuclear program is significantly curtailed after the war ends.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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When targeted effectively, however, WOTC demonstrates strong potential.—
Brooke Creek,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nude Descending a Staircase ostensibly depicts a figure walking down a flight of stairs, as its title suggests, but the mannequin-like person is abstracted beyond recognition.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new series, created by Bruce Miller and adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, depicts Gilead from a different vantage.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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