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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
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.
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Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 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
Since opening in the fall of 2024, the space has hosted multiple readings, acting workshops and playwrights' circles.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Once in the air, the dandelion drones would transmit data via radio signals, collecting readings on humidity, temperature and eventually creating a blueprint of the entire tunnel system.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Temperature readings had been rising steadily over the weekend, reaching 100 degrees.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Marlow Stern, Variety, 1 June 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 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
Since opening in the fall of 2024, the space has hosted multiple readings, acting workshops and playwrights' circles.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Once in the air, the dandelion drones would transmit data via radio signals, collecting readings on humidity, temperature and eventually creating a blueprint of the entire tunnel system.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Temperature readings had been rising steadily over the weekend, reaching 100 degrees.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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While the show's other actors don't know the truth, many of them have shared their interpretations since the finale aired.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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The agency also recently started reviewing videos of driver assaults to learn lessons, aiming to mitigate future conflict.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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But the latest allegations have renewed concerns that department may have forgotten the lessons of past controversies involving officers conducting improper stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Customers say this pool easily fits six people, but Intex also makes bigger and smaller versions of the pool priced between $88 and $188 on sale now.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 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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Ten singers belted out their renditions of the national anthem on Sunday in front of several judges, including WJZ Meteorologist Cutter Martin.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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In Paris, beloved renditions include individual-sized chocolate-praline Paris-Brest at Maison Philippe Conticini, as well as the exquisite dark-chocolate Paris-Brest made by celebrity pâtissier Pierre Hermé.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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