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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
Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
What was your first reaction upon reading that bonkers introduction on the page?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
Take a warm shower and engage in relaxing activities before bed, such as reading.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
What was your first reaction upon reading that bonkers introduction on the page?
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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Two unanimous high court decisions from 2012 encapsulate the Obama-era overreach of statutory interpretation.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Without an international framework, commercial ventures must navigate a patchwork of national laws and evolving interpretations of space ownership.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In his second act, writing has become a way to continue to be relevant and share his experiences and life lessons.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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That’s a great lesson for coaches.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Customers can also earn bonus entries into the grand prize sweepstakes by scanning the bar code on their Kohl's receipts.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The findings indicate that the brand of vehicle is one of the most important factors in predicting how well a PHEV battery will hold up over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Intense snowfall has begun as 13 states face storm warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS), predicting severe wind, ice, and up to 15 inches of snow.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elsewhere in the sale, a Cartier Baignoire sold for four times its estimate, at $283,921, in a world record for a regular-size version of the model.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 model will be available in an all-electric flavor for the first time, in addition to the existing diesel hybrid powertrain version that was introduced earlier this year.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Daniel McFadin is a general assignment reporter who has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since October 2022.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 29-year-old outfielder left the Baltimore organization last offseason after just one big-league plate appearance, but returned in a waiver claim in August after he was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kate brought George and Charlotte along for the shopping excursion in October 2019, where local Kathy Whittaker spotted her perusing the Halloween section.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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That means shoppers can now stroll through the aisles with firearm in holster at their waist while perusing Pub Sub deals and BOGOs of the week.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the closing stages with Liverpool on the brink of victory, the Kop broke into a rendition of Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers, a favourite during the early stages of Jurgen Klopp’s reign.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Faux croc leather has made for the most chic of New Balance‘s sneaker loafer renditions, previously appearing in black on a colorway debuted by Jaden Smith.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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