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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
Rather than attempting to replicate the exact conditions of the natural event, Anakeesta’s new experience interprets the phenomenon through artistic design.
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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
In an improbable feat of dexterity, the American fingerstyle guitarist interprets the work of the UK electronic savants, finding graceful new forms in their brain-bending tangles.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
To address this, Hitachi Energy developed an enterprise grade AI platform that extracts and interprets complex content from customer requests.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Congress writes laws, but federal agencies like the EPA write the regulations that explain how the federal government interprets and enforces those laws.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Awabi interprets and expresses algae colors according to her ancestors’ hermetic aesthetics.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
It is not presented as a tool that simply processes hours, but as an instrument that interprets the meaning of those hours in each legal and contractual context.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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
In an improbable feat of dexterity, the American fingerstyle guitarist interprets the work of the UK electronic savants, finding graceful new forms in their brain-bending tangles.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
To address this, Hitachi Energy developed an enterprise grade AI platform that extracts and interprets complex content from customer requests.
—Travis Edmonds, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Congress writes laws, but federal agencies like the EPA write the regulations that explain how the federal government interprets and enforces those laws.
—Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Awabi interprets and expresses algae colors according to her ancestors’ hermetic aesthetics.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
It is not presented as a tool that simply processes hours, but as an instrument that interprets the meaning of those hours in each legal and contractual context.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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The brand grew out of Pacific Pharma (now part of Amorepacific), which explains its derm-minded approach.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is where the real magic will happen, the Navy explains.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Primarily a clarinet player, Samuel eagerly learned the bass clarinet and performs as a soloist with last year’s symphony orchestra.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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While traditional radar systems use large antenna arrays and complex computational algorithms to interpret data, EyeDAR’s physical design performs the processing.—
Etiido Uko
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
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But nothing illustrates the need quite as clearly as seeing it firsthand.—
John Garrahan,
The Providence Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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The story of how the Higgs particle was discovered illustrates this.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Staying socially engaged plays a meaningful role in maintaining cognitive health.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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In this poignant courtroom drama, Hanks plays Andrew Beckett, an attorney who is fired from his law firm upon discovering his sexuality and his AIDS diagnosis.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Your 11th House of Social Networks brightens as the intuitive Moon conjoins studious Mercury, so thoughtful outreach strengthens bonds and clarifies shared goals, especially within teams and community circles.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The agreement clarifies that the court denied Morris’ motion to dismiss based on the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.—
Alexa Shrake,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Andrew hires a lawyer (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employer for discrimination, Hanks movingly portrays a man fighting for his life in a society that fears and loathes him.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the property demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical labor standards, and cultural preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Patience demonstrates care and prevents avoidable mix-ups.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The second place award went to two artists who collaborated on one piece that depicts a barn owl — Phoenix Nelson and her close friend Tayler Brown, who are both 17-year-old juniors at Ramona High School.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The film captivatingly depicts the physicians’ efforts to treat the victims of genocide while raising their voices as citizens against their own government.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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