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as in interpretation
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a very bizarre reading of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies by an alternative theater company
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as in scanning
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 predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Recent Examples of reading
Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Favorite hobbies: The Real Housewives, homemade ice cream, reading, cold brew, my dogs.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Although lower than December's -14 reading, this represents an improvement from -26 in late October.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Favorite hobbies: The Real Housewives, homemade ice cream, reading, cold brew, my dogs.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
What our subscribers were reading Our reader metrics measure engagement with articles beyond click counts.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … PASTOR COREY BROOKS – The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
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The House Republicans believe that interpretation is incorrect.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Feb. 2025
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By the very nature of the work, good interpretation is transparent, and good interpreters are invisible, allowing the original speakers and their words to take center stage.—
Katrina Gulliver,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There will also be group dance lessons at 9pm with Rumbao Latin Dance Company and a cash bar.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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There are lessons baked into the narrative of Jackie Brown as well.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Once in the version of the pose that works for you, sit up tall and breathe.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The broadcast and digital versions of this story were edited by Olivia Hampton and Tom Huizenga.—
Matt Bloom,
NPR,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In return for Brasier, the Dodgers will receive either cash or a player to be named from the Cubs. Brasier, 37, had been designated for assignment on Thursday when the Dodgers made official their signing of Kirby Yates.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Brasier’s time with the Dodgers officially ended on Tuesday, with the veteran reliever being traded to the Chicago Cubs less than a week after being designated for assignment.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If you’re stuck, try perusing your photos, texts, emails, or calendar to jog your memory.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tie up the boat and spend the day perusing the surrounding shops, swimming off the dock and from a small, sandy beachfront, and lounging in beach chairs before digging into a new happy hour menu at sunset.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Mattel’s new rendition of her live DJ sets will feature an array of other artists across different dates, including DJ Mateo Segade, Daya, Rebecca Black, Shea Couleé, Snow Wife, Vincint, Zolita and more special guests.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
4 Feb. 2025
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The audience was rewarded with an exceptional rendition of a musical titan’s masterpiece.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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Lonnie tells his mother that the sound from the car stems from the alternator and offers to fix it after taking out the trash and helping his little brother with his homework.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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As an engineering student, my husband would spend hours hunched over every day on our couch doing his homework and completing creative projects.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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