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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way
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Recent Examples of interpreted
Samantha Riedel, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
The move was interpreted as an escalation in Washington's enforcement strategy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Mullan interpreted that as Shankly being pleased with himself.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
However, differences in how survey items were interpreted across regions may also play a role.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
In a viral, cutaway clip of the performance, Carey appears unimpressed and looks to the side, a moment some fans interpreted as Carey side-eyeing Long's vocals.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
While the political systems of the US and UK clearly don’t come off particularly well in the story, Senn writes, many readers in those countries interpreted it simply as an anti-socialist message.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
The extension of the study doesn’t have a placebo control group and may be subject to important biases, so outside experts say the results, though striking, should be interpreted with caution.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the number of policymakers who expect one to zero cuts this year increased to eight from four members in December and this could be interpreted as slightly hawkish.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum,jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
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The infographic itself is not sourced, and does not explain how its author interpreted the relevant data.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 21 Mar. 2025
The move was interpreted as an escalation in Washington's enforcement strategy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Mullan interpreted that as Shankly being pleased with himself.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
However, differences in how survey items were interpreted across regions may also play a role.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
In a viral, cutaway clip of the performance, Carey appears unimpressed and looks to the side, a moment some fans interpreted as Carey side-eyeing Long's vocals.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
While the political systems of the US and UK clearly don’t come off particularly well in the story, Senn writes, many readers in those countries interpreted it simply as an anti-socialist message.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
The extension of the study doesn’t have a placebo control group and may be subject to important biases, so outside experts say the results, though striking, should be interpreted with caution.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the number of policymakers who expect one to zero cuts this year increased to eight from four members in December and this could be interpreted as slightly hawkish.
—Paulina Likos,morgan Chittum,jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
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Another teacher explained to me that I can be paid 50% of my husband’s Social Security benefit instead.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The singer then explained the sentimental reasoning behind the pub's name, Lancaster Lock.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Vampire Weekend will headline, sharing the bill with TV on the Radio, Bloc Party, Empire of the Sun, and, most notably, a reunion of Jenny Lewis’ beloved emo band Rilo Kiley, who haven’t played a show together since 2008.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Jan. 2025
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More recently, Jovovich played the villainous Blood Queen in the 2019 Hellboy reboot.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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An electric 4-1 win at Newcastle United in January also illustrated how exciting their courageous defensive approach can be.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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That trend has continued into the 2020s, but was perhaps most infamously illustrated in a 2018 story by writer Jesse Singal in The Atlantic, which even outed and misgendered its cover model.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
27 Mar. 2025
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Our dashboard How Low Can Stocks Go During A Market Crash shows how key stocks performed during and after the last six market crashes.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Houston Astros performed major reconstructive surgery on their lineup this offseason.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The series depicted the lives of the staff toiling downstairs at 165 Eaton Place and the wealthy Bellamy family living above.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpreted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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