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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 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
Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The 25th annual literary fest features author tables, readings, sales and more for all ages, presented by Rain Taxi.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.
—Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
At a post-screening Q&A following the film‘s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Ansari and Reeves described working on the jokes at Ansari’s home through live readings and improvisation.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The 25th annual literary fest features author tables, readings, sales and more for all ages, presented by Rain Taxi.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Key issues for Wisconsin schools this year include implementing reading reforms, improving student attendance, and managing financial constraints.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
But the vulgarity of reading the dress as truthful or not about the body inside was astounding.
—Susan Steade, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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How much of this summer’s leap is down to the rules and how much is just the natural order of football is open to interpretation.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani offered a different interpretation of the ongoing dilemma, saying that jury nullification is a real possibility, especially when politics is involved.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was a level of anticipation at the start of Wolves’ summer, thanks to an influx of transfer cash and some signals that Fosun, the club’s owners, had learned lessons from previous windows.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Benefits include access to advance booking on courts, no booking fees for padel, $1,000 worth of merchandise, discounts on lessons, clinics, tournaments and leagues.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Sahm Rule has had an unblemished historical record of predicting recessions.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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However, the settlement is significantly higher than some legal experts were predicting.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Then, in February, after an early version of the site was ready, a story about Shield Seniors and Tejasvi appeared in the Dallas Observer, bringing her to the attention of the people at AARP.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the designer version was composed entirely of cotton, these are 70 percent cotton and 30 percent polyester.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sophie Carson is a general assignment reporter who reports on religion and faith, immigrants and refugees and more.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Buried in nearly 700 pages of evidence photos, the Idaho State Police released a trove of Kohberger's homework assignments from his Pullman, Washington, apartment.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spend time perusing its abundant deals.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Even more immersive, however, is the way that many of the gallery windows face out onto the surrounding Pollok Country Park, making the experience of perusing art feel like a stroll through the outdoors.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
20 Aug. 2025
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But his rendition of the history of the Axis of Resistance—from its birth out of necessity, to its success, to its present adversities—is largely accurate.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Orton’s stripped down As Tears Go By is one standout, as is the dance-forward rendition of Why’d Ya Do It?—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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