as in interpretations
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a very Freudian version of the ballet "The Nutcracker"
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Recent Examples of versions
Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.
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Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Over the years, our Test Kitchen has developed many versions of these two-bite appetizers, but nothing can top these Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Yeah, the various versions of the story play out the dynamic differently, and they're never quite seen as a traditional couple sharing pasta on a romantic night out in Eternia, but everybody can see the real power of Grayskull is this power couple right here.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Let’s hope the same goes for the extended versions.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Other far more serious thinkers have made versions of it too.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Some versions are reserved for spouses, family members, etc.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In most versions of Google Photos, there isn’t one anymore.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Over the years, our Test Kitchen has developed many versions of these two-bite appetizers, but nothing can top these Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Yeah, the various versions of the story play out the dynamic differently, and they're never quite seen as a traditional couple sharing pasta on a romantic night out in Eternia, but everybody can see the real power of Grayskull is this power couple right here.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Let’s hope the same goes for the extended versions.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Other far more serious thinkers have made versions of it too.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Some versions are reserved for spouses, family members, etc.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
In most versions of Google Photos, there isn’t one anymore.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for versions
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By day, visitors can discover one-of-a-kind interpretations of some of their favorite artworks.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Not all Christian denominations fast or give something up during Lent, however, and the practice can have many interpretations depending on someone's spirituality, personal health and social circumstances.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Critics give props to Jen Shin’s detailed, meticulous three-dimensional architectural renditions of the house.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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To do this, Barrymore offered her own unique and repeated renditions of the campaign's primary song throughout filming.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Versions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/versions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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