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as in explaining
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 playing
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 interpreting
When interpreting known brands, his first mission is authenticity.
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Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
This long-term evolution culminated in the training of an algorithm capable of accurately interpreting and recognizing complex patterns of electrical pulses within the system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The atlas will serve as a framework for interpreting human brain datasets on Amazon Web Services and the Gene Expression Omnibus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
But interpreting the result without a specialist’s input can do more harm than good.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
That is an important thing to keep in mind when interpreting inflation data.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Zachary Price, a professor at UC Law San Francisco and author of a recent academic article about the president’s growing power during government shutdowns, argues that the administration is interpreting this statute too loosely.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Clarity in multi-cat homes For households with more than one cat, interpreting litter box activity can quickly become ambiguous.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
This long-term evolution culminated in the training of an algorithm capable of accurately interpreting and recognizing complex patterns of electrical pulses within the system.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
This step helps to ensure that satellite classifications align with on‑the‑ground conditions and are accurately interpreting the images.
—Hannah V. Herrero, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The atlas will serve as a framework for interpreting human brain datasets on Amazon Web Services and the Gene Expression Omnibus.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
But interpreting the result without a specialist’s input can do more harm than good.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
That is an important thing to keep in mind when interpreting inflation data.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Zachary Price, a professor at UC Law San Francisco and author of a recent academic article about the president’s growing power during government shutdowns, argues that the administration is interpreting this statute too loosely.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Clarity in multi-cat homes For households with more than one cat, interpreting litter box activity can quickly become ambiguous.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreting
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The species evolved to adapt, with some growing larger and others smaller than their mainland counterparts, explaining the larger size of the island scrub-jay and the small size of the island fox.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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In 2012, Classic Media was bought by DreamWorks Animation, which in turn was acquired by Universal Pictures parent NBCUniversal in 2016, explaining why the potential Disney+ series is a co-production between DreamWorks Animation TV and UCP.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the Ado Annie-like Betsy, a horny teen-ager whose father owns a shotgun, Kurtz is playing a character who should be, and kind of is, a one-joke punch line.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Twin sisters Jordan and Jaedyn Gomez, playing for Boone, lost their second round individual bracket doubles match 6-0, 6-0 against Doral Academy’s top seeded duo of Payton Seidle-Lubowitz and Stefany Zamora.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Further clarifying questions from legislators and other interested parties are welcome.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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For the project, Theron, famous for performing the vast majority of her stunts in action films like Atomic Blonde and The Old Guard, trained with rock climber Beth Rodden to believably portray Sasha, an avid adventurer.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yelverton’s PowerPoint presentation included all sorts of big numbers and bullet points illustrating what an incredible run of deals their investments in the stadium has been for the city.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ann Jillian went from a Disney child star to a '80s sitcom favorite, even portraying her own battle with cancer on screen.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Jaafar is actually singing while portraying Michael, with the late singer's vocals also being blended into some of the tracks.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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These galaxies do not follow the relations predicted by either the external field effect or the baryonic Tully-Fisher relation, demonstrating that such an effect is not universal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The man suspected to be the gunman who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 25 appeared in a Los Angeles television news report demonstrating a prototype wheelchair in 2017.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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An impressive theater Each of the three stories of the West Theater was surrounded by 16 columns, between which statues of gods were displayed, often depicting scenes from Homer’s epics.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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But if the estate is legally prohibited from depicting basically the entire second half of Jackson’s life, what would a second movie even be about?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Interpreting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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