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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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Usa Today,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But years into a war that has left Russians excluded from the world and saddled with broken promises from the government, official readings of economic pessimism have recently hit record highs, threatening the Kremlin’s tenuous hold on its society.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
There are smart thermostats on the market that can take atmospheric readings inside your home, monitor humidity and temperature across multiple zones, and adjust your settings accordingly.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
High temperatures will be generally 90-to-95 degrees west and north of Boston and feels-like readings will be between 95 and 100 degrees as the humidity starts to ooze in.
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Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Ultimately, the board produced a list of more than 200 readings, which include about a dozen biblical texts.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The event included music, poetry readings, storytelling and entertainment as well as a host of activities and games including Bingo, a talent show, a cake walk, a three-on-three basketball tournament and a variety of vendors.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
On Monday, air quality readings were within safe limits, Chapman said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Usa Today,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But years into a war that has left Russians excluded from the world and saddled with broken promises from the government, official readings of economic pessimism have recently hit record highs, threatening the Kremlin’s tenuous hold on its society.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
There are smart thermostats on the market that can take atmospheric readings inside your home, monitor humidity and temperature across multiple zones, and adjust your settings accordingly.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
High temperatures will be generally 90-to-95 degrees west and north of Boston and feels-like readings will be between 95 and 100 degrees as the humidity starts to ooze in.
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Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Ultimately, the board produced a list of more than 200 readings, which include about a dozen biblical texts.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
The system aggregates sensor readings, analyzes trends, compares current measurements with historical baselines, and flags anomalies that may indicate emerging failures.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The event included music, poetry readings, storytelling and entertainment as well as a host of activities and games including Bingo, a talent show, a cake walk, a three-on-three basketball tournament and a variety of vendors.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
On Monday, air quality readings were within safe limits, Chapman said.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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Teams leave with different interpretations, unclear priorities and competing assumptions about what matters most.
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There are family recipes, alongside modern interpretations of Thai food.
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As America marks its 250th anniversary — and confronts deep political divisions — Kristen asked her what lessons our history may hold for this moment.
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Rehabilitation assignments, promotions and demotions often become part of the development process, particularly for pitchers returning from major surgeries.
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The Tribune maintains editorial control over assignments and content.
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Take the look even further by pairing it with trending tones and techniques, like sheer jelly bases or watercolor renditions of your go-to berry.
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Before Independence Day, Margo Price has surprise-released her Days of Unrest mixtape, featuring the singer’s renditions of protest songs tackling the issues Price has championed.
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