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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
In an oppositional reading, the reader understands the dominant ideology expressed in the text but rejects it and interprets the text in an alternative way.
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Shepherd Mpofu, 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
Here, chef Ishan interprets familiar flavours afresh, turning guavas into a delicate cheesecake, jackfruit into nihari, and charred melon into carpaccio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One agent interprets the request.
—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
Shepherd Mpofu, 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
Here, chef Ishan interprets familiar flavours afresh, turning guavas into a delicate cheesecake, jackfruit into nihari, and charred melon into carpaccio.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One agent interprets the request.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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As if that wasn't enough, the hospital is also in lockdown due to an active shooter, as Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) explains in the heart-pounding promo.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Rhone explains why that changed.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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The agent performs investigations related to criminal activity committed by licensed premises.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Wishbone flower performs well in gardens, containers, and hanging baskets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Manus episode illustrates the limits of that strategy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alegría directed half of the show’s eight episodes; Urrejola plays the key character of Blanca.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The addition of the guest play-callers, Close and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright, led to a variety of trick plays throughout the game.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.—
Wyles Daniel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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For the cover of the May 11 & 18, 2026, special issue, themed around America’s 250th birthday, the cartoonist Barry Blitt portrays George Washington, the country’s first President, caught in the spirit of the moment.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Táta Vega portrays Ollie’s Grandma, but viewers might recognize her voice from the Oscar-winning documentary, 20 Feet from Stardom.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The painting, a collaboration between the Glenview Art League, residents and Chicago artist Anne Farley Gaines, depicts a bridge on the North Branch of the Chicago River and will run parallel to the river.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Degrees of estrangement are common in dysfunctional families, and this book depicts their slippery, progressive nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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