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as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a very bizarre reading of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies by an alternative theater company
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as in lesson
something assigned to be read or studied
make sure you do the assigned reading for tonight
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as in scanning
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast
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as in predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Recent Examples of reading
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
For now the industry's answer is to let AI do the reading and the sorting, and to keep a human holding the pen.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, reading the new corporate standard can feel like jumping into the obscure.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Continue boiling at a moderately steady rate, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 230°F (tilt pan as needed so syrup covers bulb of thermometer for an accurate reading).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
For now the industry's answer is to let AI do the reading and the sorting, and to keep a human holding the pen.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
But librarians and educators stress that what’s more important than matters of taste is keeping kids conditioned to reading at a crucial developmental moment.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
For the uninitiated, reading the new corporate standard can feel like jumping into the obscure.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Microdistiller Jackie Summers’ Sorel Liqueur — a modern interpretation of the Red Drink — adds its rich blend of hibiscus, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg to the Lake Breeze.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For Rick Berres, owner of Honey-Doers, the lesson learned was that color drenching often suits smaller spaces better than larger ones.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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The right lesson is that women need the economic conditions that make long-term investment sensible.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Students are constantly scanning adults for cues about whether they are understood, safe, respected, or expected to succeed.—
Kyle Smitley,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Anxiously scanning the horizon, hoping that a brilliant force will leave the masses forever changed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Enhanced risk is a level 3 out of 5 on the scale for predicting storms.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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However, predicting low clouds along the horizon is tough.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The son of Nigerian parents born in New York but raised in England was something of a free agent, and even after playing for the US Under-18 team, could have gone into the international soccer version of the transfer portal.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The researchers were curious whether the photon might be able to destroy the past version of itself—akin to a person traveling back in time to kill their grandfather, thus preventing themselves from ever being born.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Days before he would be designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs, Lopez took time away from the team to be with his family in the wake of his grandfather’s May 21 passing.—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Pitcher Jackson Rutledge was designated for assignment to make room for Hill on the 40-man roster.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Styling a white bathrobe just off her shoulders, the catwalk star could be seen perusing a copy of Claudia Schiffer’s Captivate!—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Picture Frames When perusing the family or guest rooms, keep an eye out for picture frames.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Cat-eye designs are here to stay, and this silver rendition delivers the kind of pearly, high-shine finish that's impossible to ignore.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The tension latent in Jobim and Regina’s working relationship gives their rendition a mischievousness that’s sorely missed in the monotony of Art Garfunkel’s version, or the twee precision of Susannah McCorkle’s.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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