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 And the defense marshals the same string of district court decisions—from Nevada, Ohio, and Michigan—that have rejected broad readings of the definition of swaps in context of sports-event contracts. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 And benign inflation readings combined with iffy payrolls and retail-sales data have curtailed market expectations for Fed rate hikes. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The Blue Shield of California Promise Youth Reading Stage will host readings and interactive activities throughout the day. — Maya Santiago, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 There are many valid readings of this high-minded, heavy-handed modern drama of despair, desperation, love and survival instincts. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 However, the water-chemistry readings recorded in the logs were not in compliance on the days documented. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 During both workouts, the Ultra 2's heart rate readings proved accurate, consistently staying within five beats per minute (bpm) of the Apple Watch Ultra 3's values. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Guests can also participate in yoga and crystal cleansing sessions under the moonlight, as well as discussions focused on spirituality and readings. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The role of China’s reserve system can complicate interpretations of global stock numbers.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Hence both interpretations were dangerously misleading, because both left it to non-Jews to define Jewish history.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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The lessons learned and knowledge accumulated by your scientists and engineers are valuable human capital that no one else has.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
The programme also includes foraging trips, tea ceremony classes at one of the town’s tea schools, and traditional pastry lessons at a fifth-generation confectionery.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of lessons

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Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The new assignments could give Harris-Dawson a base of support the next time there’s a vote on his presidency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignments

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This will require multiple renditions optimized for mobile, desktop, streaming quality, localization and regional compliance.

— Tal Lev-Ami, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
These renditions are led by the trumpet player of the Barmy Army, the team’s official fans’ group and have been a staple since 2004.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026