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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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Recent Examples of readings
Apple could get ahead of the crowd here with a feature that takes blood pressure readings without calibration—though, admittedly, this is a long shot.
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Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Forecasters say the setup could support the first heat wave-like conditions of the season, depending on how long readings remain at or above 90 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
—Tony Czuczka, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Those gauges toss out the highest and lowest inputs to inflation calculations and focus on readings closer to the midpoint of the data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Von Mierers eventually turned Eternal Values into a sprawling business empire incorporated as Ultimate Fitness Opportunities (UFO), which included courses, supplements, exercise equipment, gem prescriptions and pricey astrology readings.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Only in these readings do the bill’s sponsors need to set the election date.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In between the readings, City Lights hosts a spaghetti feed (with vegetarian and meat options), and the Maker Fair reopens.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The readings are conversations in small groups that last 30 minutes.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Forecasters say the setup could support the first heat wave-like conditions of the season, depending on how long readings remain at or above 90 degrees.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Rate-hike expectations were reinforced by the US labor-market readings on Friday as nonfarm payrolls increased 172,000 last month after upward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
—Tony Czuczka, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Those gauges toss out the highest and lowest inputs to inflation calculations and focus on readings closer to the midpoint of the data.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Von Mierers eventually turned Eternal Values into a sprawling business empire incorporated as Ultimate Fitness Opportunities (UFO), which included courses, supplements, exercise equipment, gem prescriptions and pricey astrology readings.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
Only in these readings do the bill’s sponsors need to set the election date.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
In between the readings, City Lights hosts a spaghetti feed (with vegetarian and meat options), and the Maker Fair reopens.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The readings are conversations in small groups that last 30 minutes.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The ability to reproduce these features in the laboratory could help scientists better understand how different regions of the moon have changed over time and improve interpretations of orbital observations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Carissa Rice, field educational coordinator for the Laguna Ocean Foundation, was in Laguna Beach on Wednesday with about 50 children from Fullerton to give lessons on the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Larimer County Conservation Corps Volunteers removed dead trees, invasive species and other fuels that could contribute to future wildfires, applying lessons learned from Larimer County's recovery efforts.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The duo first appear in parodied versions of the Longlegs roles originated by Blair Underwood and Maika Monroe midway through Scary Movie, standing by as their fellow officers are sent off after a suspicious perp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Earlier versions had a smaller moving head.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assignments can shift, and a house on one street may feed into a different school than the one next door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.—
Christine Lentz,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Below are digital renditions of their work, what inspires them and where to find them along the streetcar route.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Ah, the dip that launched a thousand renditions.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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