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as in interpretation
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 scanning
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast
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as in predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Recent Examples of reading
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
The device first gets a baseline reading from ambient air, then traps emitted gases from a patient's skin in the chamber.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PASTOR COREY BROOKS – The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The smart reading of this is that Isaacman may be willing to fly the Artemis II and Artemis III missions as conceived, given that much of the hardware is already built.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
The device first gets a baseline reading from ambient air, then traps emitted gases from a patient's skin in the chamber.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
What our subscribers were reading Our reader metrics measure engagement with articles beyond click counts.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PASTOR COREY BROOKS – The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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Karma can be interpreted outside of a religious context, through a secular lens of interpretation of social interconnectedness.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Following the hurricane, which lasted three episodes, Danny and Phillips were left to grapple with their conflicting interpretations of their romance.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To use these in a physical binder or electric site, create tabs for project and customer information, lessons learned, and concerns.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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If there’s one lesson that Elson most wants to impress upon her daughter?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Overall, Gemini Near Me’s goal is to empower users to become the best version of themselves by diving into self-exploration and embarking on a fascinating self-work journey—made possible by a plethora of interactive features.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In Wright’s version, Powell’s character, Ben Richards, joins a television show where contestants must outrun killers in order to earn money for his sick daughter.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, right-handed reliever Grant Wolfram was designated for assignment.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ottavino initially signed with the Yankees on April 1, made two scoreless appearances for them, and was then designated for assignment on April 4.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If you’re stuck, try perusing your photos, texts, emails, or calendar to jog your memory.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tie up the boat and spend the day perusing the surrounding shops, swimming off the dock and from a small, sandy beachfront, and lounging in beach chairs before digging into a new happy hour menu at sunset.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This silk rendition by Markarian is simple, flattering, and overall perfect choice for city hall nuptials on a bright spring day.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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The latest rendition feels fresh and new, though, as the rice grains are crisped up individually rather than in patties or at the base of a pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes, people have done their homework and have already, with the help of a divorce lawyer, figured out what a reasonable settlement would be.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Teach proper preparation Nothing kills client confidence faster than someone who clearly hasn't done their homework.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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