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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
Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Where most adaptations cast Ravana as a straightforward villain, the film aims to present a more complex reading of the character.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Sunday may end up being the warmest day inland, with widespread readings in the mid-80s.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Where most adaptations cast Ravana as a straightforward villain, the film aims to present a more complex reading of the character.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Subscribe to continue reading this article.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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Different interpretations of rhetoric Some argue that the criticism targeted the regime, and that many Iranians welcome blunt honesty.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Among the maize and blue faithful were Arizona fans who got a firsthand lesson in what this Michigan team is all about.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This can be a very valuable lesson and can help make the home/work distinction clearer.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) released its latest forecast for the mosquito season, predicting a slow start before a spike in early July.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jackie made lots and lots of money predicting the weather, erecting things, or playing the numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It was followed by the B variation, a single-seat C version and two-seat D model in 1979.—
Tom Liddy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The topical version of minoxidil is available over the counter (primarily under the brand name Rogaine) at concentrations of 2-5%, and by prescription at stronger concentrations of 10-15%.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even being here strictly on assignment, there’s a patina of guilt around even mentioning Kanye that’s become impossible to scrub off.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From a morning perusing the Louvre to an afternoon lounging at the Luxembourg Garden—plus a day trip to Champagne or a weekend away in Burgundy—these 15 items embrace French chic.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Because let’s face it, perusing shelves and scrolling online for the right products sometimes feels like a chore.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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