reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 
-pət
reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets
: to interpret again
specifically
: to give a new or different interpretation to
Examples of reinterpret in a Sentence
New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.
The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Canadian courts are reinterpreting these rote confessions of historical guilt as legally enforceable admissions of wrongful possession.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
The two brands have previously released versions of the 530 SL and also reinterpreted New Balance’s 574 sneaker for their first drop together in 2022.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief, asking the court to reinterpret Section 152 to allow dogs to qualify as non-human dependents or, at a minimum, to require the IRS to create criteria for individualized consideration.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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reinterpret
verb
re·in·ter·pret
ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət
: to interpret again
especially
: to give a new or different interpretation to
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