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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, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike homes, offices typically recirculate the same air for long periods, often with humidity levels as low as 20–30 percent and carbon dioxide readings between 800 and 1,200 ppm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Danielle Deadwyler is revealing herself to be quite the queen of hilarious line-readings.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Many families customize the Haggadah with supplemental songs and readings on a particular theme, or written by the participants themselves.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Those readings were near daily records for late March, according to the weather service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Colby Leider, a sound engineer, said early-evening readings near the festival hovered between 80 and 85 decibels.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, while GPS trackers can be used to measure mileage, drivers also have the option to manually submit photos of their odometer readings, eliminating the need for tracking altogether.
—Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, sites in Arizona and southern California had preliminary readings of 109 F, which would be the hottest March day on record for the United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlike homes, offices typically recirculate the same air for long periods, often with humidity levels as low as 20–30 percent and carbon dioxide readings between 800 and 1,200 ppm.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Danielle Deadwyler is revealing herself to be quite the queen of hilarious line-readings.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Many families customize the Haggadah with supplemental songs and readings on a particular theme, or written by the participants themselves.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Those readings were near daily records for late March, according to the weather service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Colby Leider, a sound engineer, said early-evening readings near the festival hovered between 80 and 85 decibels.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, while GPS trackers can be used to measure mileage, drivers also have the option to manually submit photos of their odometer readings, eliminating the need for tracking altogether.
—Louis Sigaud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, sites in Arizona and southern California had preliminary readings of 109 F, which would be the hottest March day on record for the United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readings
Noun
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Creators build anticipation through commentary, while fans amplify excitement through their own interpretations.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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This openness allows the work to resonate across different perspectives, inviting multiple interpretations.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pooling resources after 2018 lessons A variety of Democratic organizations are working together to pool campaign data and other resources.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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For families Golf lessons for adults and children are highly rated (golf pro Jody Addison is fabulous with the smalls), while tennis and paddle lessons are offered aplenty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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At least that’s according to interviews here with several Illini and Huskies players, who universally concurred that the media versions of Underwood and Hurley are not really an accurate portrayal of their personalities.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Bavarian Bakery Museum has old copper and brass molds in their collection, whereas the Alsatian versions were often made of ceramic.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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This level of cardio — paired with the fatigue of heavy minutes and grueling defensive assignments — affects a player’s in-season regimen for physical maintenance.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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This Mass Ave restaurant offers a weekend brunch with high-end dishes like multi-topping pancake or bagel boards ($22), three-egg omelets ($14 to $15) and salads ($12 to $15), plus upscale renditions of other familiar breakfast staples.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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This flowery felt iteration from fall 1999 proves that a good silhouette is a blank canvas for any creative director’s vision (just take a look at the latest renditions by Maria Grazia Chiuri, hot off the 2026 runway).—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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