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 People are going out for drinks and astrology readings, or using astrology apps. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 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 The idea of an implantable retinal photoreceptor, so far, is supported only by isolated neurons in a dish, EEG traces from mice, and ERG readings from humans with light shone at the eye externally. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The cuff, which connects wirelessly to the smartphone app, takes three conventional readings which set you up for the month ahead. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The system successfully tracked the person's ECG readings throughout the test. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Lake Country has a long tradition of author readings and other events for which White will be responsible. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026 The lower house of parliament is widely expected to approve the measure after backing it in three previous readings, completing parliament’s work on the legislation announced by French President Emmanuel Macron over three years ago. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 This as the index's longer-term valuation is also near the top of historical readings but has compressed from recent extremes. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 July 2026

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Its vague wording has led to conflicting interpretations of control, competing shipping routes, and confusion over the 60-day fee waiver limit.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Bayreuth's 239th Ring Cycle was an encyclopedia of interpretations rather than a new one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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What may have seemed acceptable in the early consumer software days looks different after more than a decade of hard lessons about social media's impact on youth and as AI use becomes pervasive.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Not all of the lessons in the Walker Deibel playbook fit between its covers.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

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Newer versions of the Ford class are expected to cost around $22 billion, the CBO report says.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
This is consistent with the structure of US traffic control law, which flows from the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices while allowing states to adopt their own versions.

— Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Reid pulled him aside both of the last two days for one-on-one conversations, presumably to discuss assignments and coverages.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Sources tell OutKick that, in addition to last night’s assignment, Ravech will do a few remaining assignments in the coming weeks, including another MLB game and his usual Little League World Series work.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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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
Now, there are various renditions of the utility sandals, including platform jelly styles and options with a stylish block heel.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026