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as in to scan
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 to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Recent Examples of read
That was through watching the documentaries, watching YouTube videos, and reading books.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for each site’s benefits and ticket prices.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for each site’s benefits and ticket prices.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Apr. 2026
For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora curated the mobile interactive mural exhibit, which evolved from the existing murals seen in Overtown that highlight the neighborhood’s history, and include a QR code for visitors to scan and learn about the stories behind them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another scans the competitive landscape every few hours.—
Mukund Jha,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Avs have not blown the doors off this team like many pundits predicted, given the chasm between the two clubs in the final NHL standings.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The low-pressure system was predicted to pass through Kern County and into the Los Angeles area in the afternoon, eventually making its way south to Orange County and the Inland Empire.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the surrounding area, there are lots of local restaurants and shops to peruse, and you’re situated within walking distance of Kyoto station.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Then be sure to peruse our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The presentation was not an action item, but the board decided to review current policies, specifically to ask the superintendent questions and clarify current policies and practices that affect the union.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This cardigan features a slightly cropped cut that skims the waist, a crew neckline, tonal iridescent buttons, and a ribbed trim.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bodies were sighted, but fuel that could have been easily ignited and the natural terrain hampered rescue efforts to the point where even airboats were eventually prohibited from skimming the river of grass to help.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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When scientists initially studied attempts to learn while sleeping, the results seemed promising.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The coins will be transported to the Coin Cabinet at the Museum of Cultural History, where they will be catalogued and studied for years to come, the museum confirmed.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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