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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
CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
However, that reading was considered unofficial.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Both types of bars can be high in sugar or heavily processed, so reading labels is important.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The hotter-than-expected reading could persuade the Federal Reserve to hold off on rate cuts, experts noted.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
However, that reading was considered unofficial.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Keep reading for Bachik's tips for getting this look at home or at your favorite salon, as well as 10 elegant ideas to draw inspiration from.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Both types of bars can be high in sugar or heavily processed, so reading labels is important.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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And the film’s dominant performance, the freest and the one that goes beyond interpretation of a role to determine the movie’s tone and shape, is that of a consummate professional, Benicio del Toro.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a double-height great room anchors the home, conceived as a modern interpretation of a classic Upper East Side mansion rather than a typical condo in the sky.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Dodgers group that now owns the Lakers was granted a compelling history lesson during an hourlong ceremony that culminated in a theatrical unveiling of Riley’s statue, smartly situated between the bronzes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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As for Vitello, this spring will be less about what’s on the scoreboard and more about the lessons that come with checking off the next box.—
Haley Smilow,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Start scanning west immediately after sunset, then work your way east toward Jupiter.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kevin and Stacy headed toward the same destination by car, scanning the sky for the aircraft carrying their son.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Most analysts are predicting Miami to repeat, assuming Messi stays healthy, but the azul and chrome are legitimate contenders.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Warners is predicting Wuthering Heights will top GOAT at the global box office again to finish Sunday with a worldwide total in the $150 million range.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The full acting out of a specific high-school-production version of Wendy was absolutely diabolical.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lead Amazon play-by-players Ian Eagle and Kevin Harlan are busy with college basketball assignments for CBS this weekend.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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By the end of the 20th century, the assignments bifurcated.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The sobering news for any traditional exec perusing the latest Nielsen numbers is that while legacy networks had specific pieces of programming providing boosts at certain intervals, YouTube is a far steadier machine.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eugenie was spotted with her husband Jack Brooksbank, their sons August and Ernest and their nanny, perusing the menu at the restaurant.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the clip, which aired on NBC as the Milan Cortina Olympics came to a close Sunday night, Hudson gives a soulful rendition of the classic tune.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Clad in matching black hoodies, sweatpants, and Alexander Wang baseball caps, the Korean American Youth Choir of New York thrilled the crowd with renditions of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Alphaville’s Forever Young; two songs personally selected by Wang.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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