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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
Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Early signs of tariff impact June's CPI reading indicates that tariffs might be starting to drive up prices in certain categories.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 15 July 2025
Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Additionally, some brands develop their own media platforms or newsletters that become essential reading within their niche, similar to how Morning Brew became a $75 million brand by focusing purely on content value first.
—Andrew Faridani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Early signs of tariff impact June's CPI reading indicates that tariffs might be starting to drive up prices in certain categories.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 15 July 2025
Verb
What our subscribers were reading Our reader metrics measure engagement with articles beyond click counts.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PASTOR COREY BROOKS – The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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But this interpretation misses the deeper impact of moral courage.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Wirth and Hess, backed by a legal team in London, continued to express confidence in their interpretation.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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After attending an initial 90-minute lesson, the instructor sent the class on our way to finish our scarves.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Students learn lessons in school and life Syelah Haskins and Elijah Stewarts, who are both 17, were part of the first group to join Horizons in 2014.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The 49ers being the sixth favorite to win the Super Bowl next year seems insane and more based on past success rather than predicting future success.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Analysts estimate that if the full 125% tariff hits without mitigation, iPhones could jump significantly in price—some predicting future models could reach $3,500.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Until my husband, Rob, who read an early version of my book, approached me, confused.—
Ruthie Ackerman
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Bregman skipped a rehab assignment to return quicker as the team enters an important stretch in the schedule against a slew of winning teams, including Tampa Bay, which began the day just ahead of Boston in the division standings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The department has begun sending layoff notices to 1,107 civil servants and 246 foreign service officers with assignments in the United States, according to a senior department official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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With four distinct seasons, outdoor activities range from fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, perusing farmers markets, and concerts in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing come winter.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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After perusing the vast assortment of premium shopping—from Burberry to Beams—surrounding the train station, hop in a cab to reach Shishi-Iwa House, your home for the night.—
Brandon Presser,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When others would have thrown in the towel, Mike McDaniel’s third rendition of a Dolphins team kept fighting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Every restaurant has its own rendition, and every islander has their favorite spot to enjoy it.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Entry-level laptops often cut corners to hit a price point, so do your homework to avoid buying the wrong device.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Bigger conferences without divisions made for tougher summer homework assignments.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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