Thesaurus results for READINGS

readings

noun

plural of reading

as in interpretations

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 lessons

something assigned to be read or studied make sure you do the assigned reading for tonight

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Recent Examples of readings Later in the week, traders will monitor readings on inflation for signals on how the Federal Reserve may move interest rates. — Justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Once the surfaces were smoothed, these strong readings vanished, revealing that regions long believed to be fast lanes for ion transport were actually just microscopic valleys on the material’s surface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Jacir and actor Adam Bakri both lend their voices to the film’s readings of revolutionary poetry. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026 The world of spellwork scams has been documented at length on Reddit, where users report paying anonymous healers for palm readings and magical cleansings. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Across America, rogue cops have used Flock data to stalk ex-wives and girlfriends, held families at gunpoint after faulty readings, and kept one woman in jail for 13 days before admitting that the cameras had led them astray. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Higher-than-average TSH readings occur when the body attempts to compensate for low hormone levels by alerting the thyroid to produce more. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026 The intermediate time readings aren’t there because they were never captured. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Research has shown the devices can cause stress and anxiety for some wearers, who might put too much stock in the readings. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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New interpretations of the Caliber 101 Secrets, the Master Hybris Artistica Caliber 945, and the Duometre Grande Complication A Grande Sonnerie are now up for grabs in a rare release of very limited editions.

— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
The multiseason offering will kick off with more than 20 pieces of apparel and accessories that are modern interpretations of classic Dean pieces such as a white T-shirt, a leather motorcycle jacket and a cowboy hat.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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Events at the center have ranged from tai chi to chair dancing, crafts, card games, social media lessons and classes on applying for Missouri’s Senior Property Tax Credit Program.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026
Dialogue comes from recordings with native speakers, and lessons focus on real-world scenarios like ordering food or navigating an airport instead of vocabulary drills.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of lessons

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The two main characters were barely veiled versions of Rob and Nick, who was living in his parents’ guesthouse at the time of the killings.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
At first glance, some versions of the Mary Jane sneaker are barely distinguishable from a classic flat; others come in a technical mesh with a chunky tread or cushiony insoles.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of versions

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As part of the course, students can use AI models for help on assignments but have to upload transcripts of their prompts and the AI’s responses.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Jones’ system is multiple but predicated largely on Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ high-press scheme, with plenty of pre-snap disguises, overloaded fronts and interchangeable assignments.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Vans has been a hot topic in 2026, with many sneaker enthusiasts praising the brand’s latest renditions of its classic styles such as the Era, Old Skool and Slip-on.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy-winning vocalist known for her deep roots in classic jazz and wide-ranging renditions from blues, folk and country, has died.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026