1
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction
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as in to play
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way
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Recent Examples of interpret
Tesla trade-ins nationally were at an all-time high in March, according to Edmunds data interpreted by CBS.
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Sounding faintly Buddhist to the modern ear, those writings interpreted miracles as symbolic descriptions of real spiritual revelations and transformations, available only to those with access to secret knowledge (gnosis).
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Others interpret it as a coy prompt to be sure to give presents, or as a request for cash instead of goods.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The startup said the tool can interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing.
—Annie Palmer,hayden Field, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ivana Saric, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Sounding faintly Buddhist to the modern ear, those writings interpreted miracles as symbolic descriptions of real spiritual revelations and transformations, available only to those with access to secret knowledge (gnosis).
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Others interpret it as a coy prompt to be sure to give presents, or as a request for cash instead of goods.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The startup said the tool can interpret what’s on a computer screen, select buttons, enter text, navigate websites and execute tasks through any software and real-time internet browsing.
—Annie Palmer,hayden Field, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpret
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That explains why a bit of fake news Monday that Trump was considering a tariffs pause — immediately batted down by the White House — sent stocks temporarily surging.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is something Jordan has previously pointed out, explaining that teens can simply sign up for platforms with a false birthdate.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Rebellion Is Here Moss, who stars, executive produces and directs on the series, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the emotional impact of becoming a mother herself before playing June one last time for The Handmaid’s Tale.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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This framework is best suited for companies needing to clarify their differentiation in a competitive space.—
Diana Khramina,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells in February asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to clarify the law.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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In addition to taking your medical history and performing a thorough physical exam, your provider may recommend the following tests:10 Skin biopsy: Your provider may take a skin sample and send it to the lab to look for signs of infection.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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India's stock markets had previously performed better than others thanks to lower tariffs than competitors like China, Indonesia and Vietnam.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Renee Hale | Grapevine, Texas The article by Chris Heath about Robert Caro is beautifully done and illustrated.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Circle and OpenAI’s recent successes illustrate that blockchain and AI are now ready for robust regulatory dialogue, positioning these technologies for sustainable growth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kramer portrays an investigator working on the case.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Oscar winner portrays a former president leading an investigation in the aftermath of a deadly national cyber attack.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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These missions typically include booster recoveries, either at sea or on land, further demonstrating the company's focus on reusable launch technology to lower the cost of access to space.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf.—
Jon Schlosberg,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Interpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpret. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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