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as in explains
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 performs
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 interprets
Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
An IoT pilot can prove a signal exists, but scale requires an operating compact that names who interprets it, who acts, who funds upkeep and who owns exceptions.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Leann Ford’s Craven Collection for Loloi interprets classic styles with an organic, earthy feel.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Libra could also find Cancer’s perpetual need for reassurance overwhelming, while Cancer interprets Libra’s indecision or diplomacy as evasiveness.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
However, his second wife, Alicent Hightower (played as a young girl by Emily Carey and as an adult by Olivia Cooke), interprets his incoherent dying words as a change of heart in favor of her son, Aegon II Targaryen (played as a child by Ty Tennant and as an adult by Tom Glynn-Carney).
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Before, During, and After Meals Drinking a glass of water before a meal can help control appetite because of the way the brain interprets fullness.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The custom algorithm then interprets how the sharpness of the edges and textures of the two images differs, converting the data into depth measurements in real time.
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Shirl Leigh
june 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Although no policy changes are expected this week, investors are looking for whether Warsh will signal changes in how the Fed communicates its economic views or interprets inflation data.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
An IoT pilot can prove a signal exists, but scale requires an operating compact that names who interprets it, who acts, who funds upkeep and who owns exceptions.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Leann Ford’s Craven Collection for Loloi interprets classic styles with an organic, earthy feel.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Libra could also find Cancer’s perpetual need for reassurance overwhelming, while Cancer interprets Libra’s indecision or diplomacy as evasiveness.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
However, his second wife, Alicent Hightower (played as a young girl by Emily Carey and as an adult by Olivia Cooke), interprets his incoherent dying words as a change of heart in favor of her son, Aegon II Targaryen (played as a child by Ty Tennant and as an adult by Tom Glynn-Carney).
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Before, During, and After Meals Drinking a glass of water before a meal can help control appetite because of the way the brain interprets fullness.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The custom algorithm then interprets how the sharpness of the edges and textures of the two images differs, converting the data into depth measurements in real time.
—
Shirl Leigh
june 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Although no policy changes are expected this week, investors are looking for whether Warsh will signal changes in how the Fed communicates its economic views or interprets inflation data.
—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Deputy Ethan Weinzieri explains just some of the work the dogs do.
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
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This super-simple dessert performs a delicious magic trick in the oven—the berries sink and the topping rises, yielding a stunning summery treat.
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James Wilson, a prominent attorney, best illustrates that evolution.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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Seeking to reach its third straight World Cup final, France plays Paraguay on July 4 in Philly, and the winner advances to a quarterfinal against Canada or Morocco five days later at Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Emma D'Arcy plays the adult version of the character across all three seasons.
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act clarifies that states can establish their own procedures for counting ballots.
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Review a bill, then send a polite message that clarifies terms, because simple words protect value and invite respectful responses.
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His pioneering work on the colonial bar portrays a profession living through extraordinary uncertainty.
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The summer’s political bestseller portrays him as a figure whose transformative potential has been utterly derailed by hubris.
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Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
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The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
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The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
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Of particular interest is Stele 1, which depicts a decapitation scene, as well as a calendrical sign with the date 5 Ajaw (849 CE).
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