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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
Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The program includes prizes for reading and entertainment at the library.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Air taxi makers, which have long worked with defense contractors, took the news in stride, reading the announcement as a way to fast-track approval and accelerate adoption for tech that's taken years to come to fruition.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Droege, of Turn the Page KC, said that Imagination Library built excitement for kids around reading.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The program includes prizes for reading and entertainment at the library.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
According to Giant director Nicholas Hytner, Lithgow signed on to star as Dahl within 24 hours of reading the script.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Air taxi makers, which have long worked with defense contractors, took the news in stride, reading the announcement as a way to fast-track approval and accelerate adoption for tech that's taken years to come to fruition.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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Literary criticism is lousy with interpretations of the significance of sexuality in this story, and for that matter, the significance of sexuality in James’ own life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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When a senior leader is largely invisible, whether living behind closed doors, missing out on informal exchanges or silent in crucial conversations, the people around them make interpretations.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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During her time on set of the ABC dramedy, Longoria learned crucial career lessons.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Still, when weather patterns resemble past hurricanes, AI can be highly effective at recognizing relationships and predicting future storm behavior.—
Katie Garch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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On top of predicting which PFAS will accumulate in the body and which will be excreted, researchers also have to contend with a person’s metabolism, the process by which chemicals – including some PFAS – are biologically transformed by the body.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Maya Rosenberg Maya Rosenberg is an assignment editor based in Miami.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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In Coursemojo’s case, Toll said the tool draws on grade-level texts, questions, and writing assignments from English language arts curricula already adopted by districts.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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On Thursday evenings, the SLO farmers market pops up along Higuera Street, and perusing the 100-plus stalls here is a great way to experience the wealth of this agricultural region and feel like a local.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Take a cue from these stylish stars by perusing eight pairs of baggy jeans at Amazon from $22.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Ten singers belted out their renditions of the national anthem on Sunday in front of several judges, including WJZ Meteorologist Cutter Martin.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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