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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
Levels operates more like a metabolic health platform that interprets CGM data alongside other inputs.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Scientists believe the effect is caused by how the human brain interprets distance and scale.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 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
Like personal numerology, address numerology interprets the numbers in your address to uncover the vibrations of your living environment.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump’s nominee pledges less transparency around how the central bank interprets economic data.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Scientists believe the effect is caused by how the human brain interprets distance and scale.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 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
Like personal numerology, address numerology interprets the numbers in your address to uncover the vibrations of your living environment.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Trump’s nominee pledges less transparency around how the central bank interprets economic data.
—Stacey Vanek Smith, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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That 10-goal swing explains most of the standings drop.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Jerry Lanuzza, associate professor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina, explains how to store alcohol, whether alcohol goes bad, and how long different types will last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In other words, Gatsby wants to be the app and service layer that connects customers with whichever humanoid robot performs best.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Charlie Puth performs with Jimmy Fallon at Madison Square Garden in New York City on May 29, as part of the singer's Whatever's Clever!—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, the episode illustrates ongoing tensions in Washington over the appropriate balance between accelerating development and mitigating risks.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Bapple emphasizes that the company’s work with Kalera, a vertical farming operator, illustrates this philosophy in practice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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At sunset its Amina Muaddi slingbacks, when honeymooners head to the bar to make the most of the martini shots while a could-be-a-model DJ plays cool and breezy beats in a midriff-bearing top.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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And the company’s focus on wellness plays well in a state that was at the center of the health food movement in the 1960s and 1970s.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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That signal clarifies where to focus, whether that means leading a visible project or intentionally building leadership skills.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Karp clarifies that yellow peppers come in next at 180 mg, more than 150-200 percent of the RDA for adults.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Fung portrays the film’s male protagonist – a creator pushed to the edge by desperation and obsession – while Chau and Wu play his wife and former lover respectively.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Holmgren’s world, the one Kenrich Williams portrays as well as the one reality relays, seems mostly jolly.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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By quantifying the workforce plan as a strategic percentage of revenue and profit, the CFO demonstrates how the strategy transforms the workforce from an overhead line item to a leveraged asset for sustained growth.—
Michelle Sims,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The American experience demonstrates what many other economies are still building toward.—
Jim Williamson,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The movie depicts how a now-obsolete method of weather forecasting that was popular in the United States leading up to World War II was replaced by more modern methods that were taking root in Europe at the time.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Tatis depicts the investment contract as a loan or an income-share agreement, which California recognizes as a consumer loan.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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