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 However, preliminary readings from the National Weather Service recorded no rain in Santa Clarita. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 The readings were transmitted to a nearby computer and saved locally. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 By contrast, Meteomatics points out that the Strato can be flown at any time, whenever changing conditions indicate that new readings should be taken. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026 In Kansas City, afternoon readings are expected to stay in the low to mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday, then Friday through Sunday. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 Corporate-debt spreads have begun to rise in recent weeks from historically tight readings, as technology bond issuance and Treasury volatility combine to test investor risk appetites. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 The Digital Tire Gauge takes the guesswork out of tire pressure readings. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Additionally, 60,000 jobs were revised out of previous months’ initial readings. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026 This was not the first home where the readings raised concerns. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Florals, from abstract interpretations to more literal blooms, were the motif of choice for the statement stud.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In a March interview with Vogue, Hadid discussed how living in Texas had introduced her to different interpretations of cowgirl style, from women who dress up for the occasion to those who spend their days working with horses.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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His argument reflects lessons from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, where unmanned systems have become central to reconnaissance, targeting and battlefield operations.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Faith didn’t sign up for acting lessons, instead taking the advice from director Shana Feste (Country Strong), who actually discouraged her from doing so.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of lessons

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Three smaller 21mm versions on colorful leather straps round out the collection at $795.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Federal law prohibits the commercial sale of unapproved drugs, but that hasn't stopped vendors from selling imitation versions of the experimental drug online at a scale with no modern precedent.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of versions

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Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026