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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 June 2026
The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The event included music, poetry readings, storytelling and entertainment as well as a host of activities and games including Bingo, a talent show, a cake walk, a three-on-three basketball tournament and a variety of vendors.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The two were often paired at readings and became fast friends, frequently seeing each other at a poker night of Brooklyn writers that also included Nathan Englander and Heidi Julavits.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
On Monday, air quality readings were within safe limits, Chapman said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Traders will also watch for June's preliminary S&P Global PMI manufacturing and services readings.
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Lisa Kailai Han,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Why the invocations of Tubman, the readings of Du Bois, the visits from Hamer?
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Movement meets manifestation with Intuition Kicks for a retail pop-up with tarot readings.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The event included music, poetry readings, storytelling and entertainment as well as a host of activities and games including Bingo, a talent show, a cake walk, a three-on-three basketball tournament and a variety of vendors.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The two were often paired at readings and became fast friends, frequently seeing each other at a poker night of Brooklyn writers that also included Nathan Englander and Heidi Julavits.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
On Monday, air quality readings were within safe limits, Chapman said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Traders will also watch for June's preliminary S&P Global PMI manufacturing and services readings.
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Lisa Kailai Han,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Why the invocations of Tubman, the readings of Du Bois, the visits from Hamer?
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Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Movement meets manifestation with Intuition Kicks for a retail pop-up with tarot readings.
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Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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Artists Amanda Valdes and Atomik transformed a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette in front of a live audience with their personal style and interpretations.
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Modern interpretations, however, feel fresh and fashion-forward—making this summer floral anything but a throwback.
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Though parents would have the option to opt their children out of some of the required teachings, Clark said, missing lessons could impact students’ test scores.
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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share lessons larger engineering organizations can take from small development teams and why doing so can make a meaningful positive difference.
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.
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The House and Senate committee versions of the defense policy bill, the latter of which was just released Tuesday, largely align with the White House’s Pentagon budget request.
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Both Perez and Conine began rehab assignments with Triple A Jacksonville this week, and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough was optimistic about both players’ trajectories.
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At the same time, those assignments developed the skills, experience, and judgment required for future leadership.
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This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun.
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Coming in a three-pack exclusively in women’s sizing, the series features tonal renditions of the low-top Air Force 1 in all-white White/White/Wolf Gray/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-100), all-black (style code IR8637-001) and a Pink Rise/Pink Foam/Metallic Silver (style code IR8637-600) look.
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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