reads

verb

present tense third-person singular of read
1
as in scans
to go over and mentally take in the content of he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast

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2
as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand the psychic claimed to be able to read his future

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Recent Examples of reads This reads far more like a moat-protection play than an existential-risk warning. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 An agent reads a ticket, retrieves a document, queries a database, calls a tool, maybe hands off to a second agent, and only then responds. — Osman Koc, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Then came the Lit Duo 1, a pocket-sized tool that reads exposure, color, illumination, spectrum, and flicker all at once. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 And then, obviously, doing chemistry reads with Margaret and Patrick too, and making sure that each of their chemistry was palpable but unique unto itself. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 Coincidentally named Jordan Green, he is played by Rock himself and cuts a retro figure, with an outfit—a rain jacket, a tie, a fedora—that reads like a nostalgic nod to classic-jazz album covers. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 Our server reads our order back to us, shaking his head in theatrical disbelief. — Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The version showing up in 2026 wellness drawers reads more like a beauty gadget. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Denim, shorts, athleisure, head-to-toe sequins, formal gowns, and anything that reads like beachwear are not right here. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reads
  1. scans
  2. predicts
  3. peruses
  4. skims
  5. reviews
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  • The surveillance tool scans thousands of pages of school board documents every 12 hours and flags anything controversial—from Title IX issues to curriculum changes.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The other person scans the code to connect and receive the files.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of scans
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  • With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Next, Meta will string the Muses together to create a team of helpful agents, Nguyen predicts.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of predicts
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  • As the two older girls dig through bins and happily run around with their shopping bags, their stepmom peruses the shelves with her 4-year-old, Galya.
    — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Crook peruses the crowds, picking his moments carefully.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of peruses
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  • After that, visitors file out and gain even more virtual altitude, boarding a dirigible that skims an ancient version of the skyline.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing.
    — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of skims
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  • The National Capital Planning Commission, a federal panel that reviews major construction projects, posted new renderings and accompanying documents provided by the Interior Department, which is overseeing the controversial project.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In our October 22 issue, Lola Seaton reviews Jonathan Buckley’s latest novel, One Boat.
    — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews

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“Reads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reads. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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