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as in interpretations
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 lessons
something assigned to be read or studied
make sure you do the assigned reading for tonight
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Recent Examples of readings
There are also hands-on cooking classes with guest chefs through Chef and Friends, monthly palm readings, and a vintage antique jewelry experience with Bell and Bird.
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Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Expect wind chill readings to continue diminishing.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Mukamal has been doing close readings of the Brontë novel, too.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
During the hearings, the NTSB was told Army Black Hawks can often have wrong readings and a margin of error of +-200 feet.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Play Haven, an incubator for new dramatic works from Atlanta writers, recently announced at a Theatrical Outfit event the inaugural round of new plays that will receive readings and development workshops.
—Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One of them is executive power, where this Court has obviously been as sympathetic to broad readings of Article II as any of its predecessors.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Once readings reach 32 degrees, rain will transition to freezing rain, first in the Hill Country, then spreading south through the Austin area and beyond.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Expect wind chill readings to continue diminishing.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Mukamal has been doing close readings of the Brontë novel, too.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
During the hearings, the NTSB was told Army Black Hawks can often have wrong readings and a margin of error of +-200 feet.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
Play Haven, an incubator for new dramatic works from Atlanta writers, recently announced at a Theatrical Outfit event the inaugural round of new plays that will receive readings and development workshops.
—Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
One of them is executive power, where this Court has obviously been as sympathetic to broad readings of Article II as any of its predecessors.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Once readings reach 32 degrees, rain will transition to freezing rain, first in the Hill Country, then spreading south through the Austin area and beyond.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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The film juxtaposes intimate vérité of Yo’s last year with Anna’s creative interpretations of Yo’s dramatic life stories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are different interpretations of Valentine's Day, according to Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle and the author of 25 books on love, sexuality and commitment.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Venus’s lessons for exoplanets.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there are good energies available to assist you, there are also challenging energies that could function as tests or lessons.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And the country’s colossal pharma production industry is gearing up to take advantage by selling generic versions.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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In most versions of Google Photos, there isn’t one anymore.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rebelein is hoping the board can move forward with another important job, making committee assignments, even if they’re still deadlocked 3-3.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Critics give props to Jen Shin’s detailed, meticulous three-dimensional architectural renditions of the house.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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To do this, Barrymore offered her own unique and repeated renditions of the campaign's primary song throughout filming.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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