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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In 2020, a team of researchers had reinterpreted Spinosaurus aegyptiacus in this way.
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—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
In 2020, a team of researchers had reinterpreted Spinosaurus aegyptiacus in this way.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
The front end in particular has become a talking point, with its slim headlights and reinterpreted kidney grille attempting to balance retro BMW cues with futuristic EV minimalism.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
Trump has pressed Senate Republicans to reinterpret the Senate’s filibuster rule to require Democrats to hold a talking filibuster, which would mean standing at their desks for hours to actively hold the floor to block the measure.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Reinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinterpret. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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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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