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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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Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The 14-week RSI topped just below 70 twice this year (yellow), compared with much stronger readings in late 2023 and early 2024, when RSI surged into the 80s twice and the high 70s once (green).
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Around the same time, Mark Twain spent weeks at a time at the estate, soaking in the New England scenery and entertaining other houseguests with readings from Huckleberry Finn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition, the secure and encrypted data means only select people can access readings from the sock.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
In terms of notable omissions, the SE 3 lacks a blood oxygen sensor for on-demand SpO2 measurements, an electrical heart rate sensor for ECG readings, and an underwater depth gauge and water temperature sensor, features that are available on its more expensive siblings.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Next, the lack of initial calibration stage dramatically lowers the barrier to entry, letting Apple rely on passive readings.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
The 14-week RSI topped just below 70 twice this year (yellow), compared with much stronger readings in late 2023 and early 2024, when RSI surged into the 80s twice and the high 70s once (green).
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
If readings reach dangerous levels, astronauts can construct a makeshift radiation shield inside Orion, fortifying themselves between the spacecraft's heatshield and water storage canisters, both of which are better at absorbing penetrating radiation than other onboard materials.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Around the same time, Mark Twain spent weeks at a time at the estate, soaking in the New England scenery and entertaining other houseguests with readings from Huckleberry Finn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition, the secure and encrypted data means only select people can access readings from the sock.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
In terms of notable omissions, the SE 3 lacks a blood oxygen sensor for on-demand SpO2 measurements, an electrical heart rate sensor for ECG readings, and an underwater depth gauge and water temperature sensor, features that are available on its more expensive siblings.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Next, the lack of initial calibration stage dramatically lowers the barrier to entry, letting Apple rely on passive readings.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The services include a choir led by music director Sharon Farber, readings and special presentations from media personalities, actors, acting teachers and other industry professionals.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
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Stanford Health Care has launched an AI assistant that helps its physicians draft interpretations of clinical tests and lab results to send to patients.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fall collections saw fresh interpretations of the grid.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some air carriers learned the right lessons.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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There’s even some information on various versions of the Thunderbolts and their awkward relationships with the main team.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There’s several different versions of the game, which originally hailed from China in the mid-1800s as a men’s gambling game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the resolution had been approved, Omar would have lost her committee assignments.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Edelman will have some special assignments for FOX NFL Kickoff, which is hosted by Charissa Thompson, from Foxborough this week.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Artificial neural networks are simplistic and crude renditions based on surface-level facets of biochemical neural networks.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Merman, and now McDonald have all been nominated for Tonys for their renditions of Mama Rose, with the first three winning.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Readings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/readings. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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