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as in explains
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 performs
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 interprets
The scientists believe the breakthrough will bring the world closer to hardware that not only detects the world but also interprets it, much like natural systems.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
And the judicial branch interprets the law, settling disputes between Congress and the president.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
This happens because the brain interprets rejection—or even the fear of rejection—as a potential relational risk, activating survival mechanisms rather than connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The gap between what pollsters measure and how the public interprets their work continues to widen.
—Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Jane interprets her boss’ musings about what to do about Presley as a clear directive to kill the girl.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
The money really is in the data and how AI interprets it.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Just as an artist interprets the world and channels their emotions to create something impactful, leaders can interpret environments and channel energy to inspire, influence and achieve results.
—Dr. Jen Donnell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oncologist reviews family history, orders and interprets relevant tests, and provides essential guidance on cancer prevention and early detection.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
And the judicial branch interprets the law, settling disputes between Congress and the president.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
This happens because the brain interprets rejection—or even the fear of rejection—as a potential relational risk, activating survival mechanisms rather than connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The gap between what pollsters measure and how the public interprets their work continues to widen.
—Clifford Young, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Jane interprets her boss’ musings about what to do about Presley as a clear directive to kill the girl.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Mar. 2025
The money really is in the data and how AI interprets it.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Just as an artist interprets the world and channels their emotions to create something impactful, leaders can interpret environments and channel energy to inspire, influence and achieve results.
—Dr. Jen Donnell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The oncologist reviews family history, orders and interprets relevant tests, and provides essential guidance on cancer prevention and early detection.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interprets
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But of course, the fact that Bezos’s message meant anything partisan at all explains the problem for the rest of the progressive press.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Jones explains that turning to supplements can feel like a way to regain control or quickly improve appearance for those who struggle with these emotions.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The video shows soldiers shooting, apparently randomly, while another performs the customary reading of the Book of Esther.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The tape illustrates something else.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some 80 kilometers southeast of Nairobi lies another satellite city project that illustrates just such a cautionary tale.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, the bill’s text makes no mention of the riot and only clarifies that House data stored elsewhere is still under the control of House rules.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Dec. 2024
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This fact clarifies Melton’s character.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
18 Dec. 2024
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But the story never leaves us with a sense that anything is incomplete, as Shear eloquently portrays the ways that near-misses can still feel like cataclysmic life events.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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The actress that portrays Vanessa, Lauren Buglioli, has been working steadily since the mid-2010s, with guest appearances on series like FBI and the Dynasty reboot (which also featured Goings), and films like Jessica Lange's The Great Lillian Hall and the horror anthology film Horror Noire.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Speaking outside the Education Department’s headquarters Tuesday, Cambridge said his team has helped allocate billions of dollars to districts across the state without issues, which demonstrates the efficacy of telework.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The painting in question, Portrait of a Gentleman, his Daughter and a Servant, depicts a father clad in a fashionable black suit with a pleated collar.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The painting, which depicts an African prince, turned out to be a genuine Klimt.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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This philosophy illuminates why Vaz’s long-term goals are focused on professional success and meaningful community impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Young’s work now illuminates marginalized histories, like his 2024 Lost Tribes of Florida suits in royal purple.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Interprets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interprets. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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