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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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Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, while GPS trackers can be used to measure mileage, drivers also have the option to manually submit photos of their odometer readings, eliminating the need for tracking altogether.
—Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, sites in Arizona and southern California had preliminary readings of 109 F, which would be the hottest March day on record for the United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early on, temperatures hover around 40 degrees in NYC, with colder readings in the 30s and even 20s across the Tri-State Area suburbs.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
People with blood pressure readings between 130-139 over 80-89 have Stage 1 hypertension, according to guidelines published jointly last year by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Construction, which is expected to begin this spring, will add large front windows to better connect the library to the neighborhood, as well as a new community room with movable walls to accommodate programming such as story hours, author readings and large group meetings.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
However, that will largely depend on sea surface temperature readings as the hurricane season ramps up, which is still months away.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
For example, while GPS trackers can be used to measure mileage, drivers also have the option to manually submit photos of their odometer readings, eliminating the need for tracking altogether.
—Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, sites in Arizona and southern California had preliminary readings of 109 F, which would be the hottest March day on record for the United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Early on, temperatures hover around 40 degrees in NYC, with colder readings in the 30s and even 20s across the Tri-State Area suburbs.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
People with blood pressure readings between 130-139 over 80-89 have Stage 1 hypertension, according to guidelines published jointly last year by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Construction, which is expected to begin this spring, will add large front windows to better connect the library to the neighborhood, as well as a new community room with movable walls to accommodate programming such as story hours, author readings and large group meetings.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Crews from the city of Escondido found no abnormal readings indicating toxic fumes and air-quality monitoring did not indicate any health risks.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
However, that will largely depend on sea surface temperature readings as the hurricane season ramps up, which is still months away.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
Noun
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Attorneys for the city and the organizers shared conflicting interpretations on how the data center tax breaks should be classified.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are new interpretations of his signature (excellent) trousers.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lessons are the important component of this breakup, and both parties attempt to find happiness elsewhere.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The lessons that endure are about constraint and invention, messiness and coordination, contradiction and persistence—about intervening directly and fearlessly in material reality.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Israel’s Elbit Systems has revealed that it has been contracted to develop aircraft-mountable versions of its XCalibur high-power laser systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Come back next week for a closer look at modern versions of this blast from the past.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Randolph and Sullivan had worked together in earlier assignments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our preliminary findings suggest a more complex reality than the common narrative that students are simply having AI write their assignments.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway).—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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