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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
Set in the waning days of WWII on the German island of Amrum, the synopsis reads, 12-year-old Nanning spends days working the farm and nights fishing.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Alex and Lauren, 38 and 40, had read our critic Alison Willmore’s review.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Alex and Lauren, 38 and 40, had read our critic Alison Willmore’s review.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Thanks for reading Braves Report.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for read
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Fulton County has also confirmed that some ballots were scanned multiple times during the recount, the affidavit says.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cold storage facilities have long struggled to automate inventory management due to frost, airflow, condensation, and glare, all of which degrade conventional sensors and scanning systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Huntington predicted that a new conflict would rage after the demise of Communism.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep, says Figgins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pretty Frames Always peruse the art offerings.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Poor Things star winterized her look by adding a pair of sheer black tights that added some extra coverage to her thigh-skimming hemline.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Why People Love It During its prime trending era in the 1950s, as well as into modern times, boatneck shirts are most known for being flattering on your form—skimming across your collarbones in a lengthening, elegant way.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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But there were always more pressing things to do than attend lectures or study rare manuscripts in the Radcliffe Camera, the beautiful circular reading room that’s the centerpiece of the Bodleian Library.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Opening Ceremony for the Milan Olympics is not until Friday, but for seasonal fans wanting to study up on who’s going for gold, hours of documentary programing in skiing, ice dancing and other sports are now available as streamers try to take a piece of the winter sports action from NBC.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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