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 For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience. — Usa Today, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Perched on an oceanfront bluff 800 miles above the shore, its sprawling outdoor patio, once a buzzing boho hub of belly dancing and poetry readings, is now an idyllic setting for a sunset drink. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 Stanek notes that the readings on your wrist are moving targets. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Again, this could seem Christian, but more than anything else, Salinger writes it as a profound optimism that often gets lost in readings of Catcher as a novel of alienation. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 In the simple analog models, the readings are less precise than in a digital meter. — Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 But years into a war that has left Russians excluded from the world and saddled with broken promises from the government, official readings of economic pessimism have recently hit record highs, threatening the Kremlin’s tenuous hold on its society. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026 There are smart thermostats on the market that can take atmospheric readings inside your home, monitor humidity and temperature across multiple zones, and adjust your settings accordingly. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Ultimately, the board produced a list of more than 200 readings, which include about a dozen biblical texts. — Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 29 June 2026

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If boarding practices become routine under broad legal interpretations, other countries are likely to adopt similar methods in different contexts.

— John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
The Brooklyn neighborhood where, if Swiftie lyrical interpretations are to be trusted, Swift left a now-infamous scarf at the home of one Maggie Gyllenhaal around 2010.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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Splash, a nonprofit organization founded in 1999, works with cities and school districts to teach kids about science through hands-on lessons and field trips.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
As America marks its 250th anniversary — and confronts deep political divisions — Kristen asked her what lessons our history may hold for this moment.

— NBC news, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Before Independence Day, Margo Price has surprise-released her Days of Unrest mixtape, featuring the singer’s renditions of protest songs tackling the issues Price has championed.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026