Thesaurus results for READINGS

readings

noun

plural of reading

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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Recent Examples of readings There are no audible alarms, as the monitor does not have a speaker, nor is there a display that shows the AQ readings. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026 The Holloways said Cook Children’s staff failed to properly monitor Layton and properly respond to his low blood sugar readings. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Warsh could go into the October meeting primed to muscle up wavering committee members based on booming demand for AI spending and warm readings in the inflation data. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 The readings are stitched together with rare archival footage, photographs, and historical documents. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The core readings showed that skyrocketing fuel prices, particularly diesel, are trickling down. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 And yet, in both features, the Azerbaijan rising star Eldar Isgandarov does just that, walking off with some of the funniest bits, the most outrageous expressions, the most unforgettable line readings. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026 However, preliminary readings from the National Weather Service recorded no rain in Santa Clarita. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 The readings were transmitted to a nearby computer and saved locally. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Florals, from abstract interpretations to more literal blooms, were the motif of choice for the statement stud.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
In a March interview with Vogue, Hadid discussed how living in Texas had introduced her to different interpretations of cowgirl style, from women who dress up for the occasion to those who spend their days working with horses.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpretations

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But there’s also the potential to keep the stories alive from survivors of conflicts, who would otherwise die and take with them lessons future generations could learn from.

— Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
Families spend thousands on travel teams, private lessons and tournaments.

— Jonathan Alpert OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of lessons

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Three smaller 21mm versions on colorful leather straps round out the collection at $795.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Federal law prohibits the commercial sale of unapproved drugs, but that hasn't stopped vendors from selling imitation versions of the experimental drug online at a scale with no modern precedent.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of versions

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Bayzo's pub is analogous to an English tavern, with creamy cups of clam chowder and a piano likely to launch you into Elton John renditions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Though some concept drawings were released by the company shortly after the project began in 2008, more recent renditions have been little more than hints showing the craft as an outline in the haze, with only the nose and cockpit showing clearly.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026