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as in explained
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 played
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way
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as in inferred
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Recent Examples of interpreted
Dan Riskin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
These inconsistencies create legal gray areas in how the laws are interpreted and enforced.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In July, senior aides for the Duke of Sussex and King Charles quietly met in London, with the informal talks interpreted as an olive branch after years of estrangement.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Were it found on Earth instead of Mars, the rock’s speckles would likely be interpreted as evidence for a microbial feeding frenzy that occurred long ago.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2025
Artau said in his Senate disclosure form that no one involved in the selection process discussed pending cases or legal issues with him in a way that could be interpreted as seeking assurances about his position.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Nosaka’s use of these terms could be interpreted as emphasizing the futility of Seita’s death, and possibly justifying—or at least explaining—his own behavior.
—Ginny Tapley Takemori
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The operations shake-up has been widely interpreted as a humiliation for Reeves and a bid by Starmer to get things moving for a government that has promised to deliver change and economic growth for the British people.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But right now, the FDA mandate is interpreted as requiring companies to check only whether a treatment works in a trial in an isolated condition (efficacy), largely ignoring what works best in whom in practice (effectiveness).
—Dan Riskin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
These inconsistencies create legal gray areas in how the laws are interpreted and enforced.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
The pattern of her chic suit was interpreted as a tribute to Prince William, as the plaid is called the Prince of Wales check.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In July, senior aides for the Duke of Sussex and King Charles quietly met in London, with the informal talks interpreted as an olive branch after years of estrangement.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Were it found on Earth instead of Mars, the rock’s speckles would likely be interpreted as evidence for a microbial feeding frenzy that occurred long ago.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2025
Artau said in his Senate disclosure form that no one involved in the selection process discussed pending cases or legal issues with him in a way that could be interpreted as seeking assurances about his position.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Nosaka’s use of these terms could be interpreted as emphasizing the futility of Seita’s death, and possibly justifying—or at least explaining—his own behavior.
—Ginny Tapley Takemori
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The operations shake-up has been widely interpreted as a humiliation for Reeves and a bid by Starmer to get things moving for a government that has promised to deliver change and economic growth for the British people.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Pro Football Hall of Famer who played 17 years for the Miami Dolphins is widely considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, served as an analyst for The NFL Today on CBS for over a decade and most importantly was in a movie with Jim Carrey and an actual dolphin.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aduba, 44, played famous detective Cordelia Cupp, who was determined to solve an unexpected murder at the White House, in The Residence.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People in the anxious group performed worse on intuitive decision-making than those in the neutral or positive groups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Cabrera, another millennial favorite, also performed with the band that same night.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Getty portrayed the cantankerous but charming matriarch Sophia Petrillo, the mother of Arthur's character, and McClanahan played the flirtatious Southern belle Blanche.—
Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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