1
as in interpretation
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in scanning
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in predicting
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reading
Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Through reading, sure — but also through the observation of events.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
For more on the new research and what BRI can tell you about your heart health, keep reading.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reading 
Noun
The only incorrect reading was in 1956 when Dwight Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Through reading, sure — but also through the observation of events.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Keep reading below to find out the best of what’s screening in October.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
For more on the new research and what BRI can tell you about your heart health, keep reading.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for reading
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reading
Noun
-
That interpretation reached something of a tipping point with the September 30 death of Creel, one of Broadway’s most popular leading men of musicals and much beloved for his LGBTQ+ activism.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Kardashian’s modern interpretation of the historic piece included layering it with pearl necklaces and completing the look with an ivory cape-style coat.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Did Apple take any lessons from designing its ultimate desktop and apply them to the Mac mini?PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
-
The couple met because Bündchen's son Benjamin took jiu-jitsu lessons at Valente's academy.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Further study showed that the computer model was more than 90 percent accurate in predicting how a real fly’s brain would respond.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
-
Economists had been predicting payroll growth of 140-150,000 jobs; instead, payrolls rose by 254,000.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
However, a smaller, cruder version could be implemented in the coming years by a private company or rogue nation.Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
-
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Anyone following the rhetoric around artificial intelligence in recent years has heard one version or another of the claim that AI is inevitable.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Last year, in the wake of an independent investigation looking into the misconduct of the Cupertino City Council, Moore and fellow Councilmember Liang Chao were stripped of their committee assignments.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
-
Studies show that students without an internet connection at home have a harder time than their peers, with roughly 17% unable to complete homework assignments.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Throughout the entire season, be sure to take the Snow Globe Stroll to see seven life-size renditions of popular Christmas themes.Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
-
Later, in 1961, Julia Child published Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which included her more traditional French rendition of the dessert—i.e. no syrup.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Studies show that students without an internet connection at home have a harder time than their peers, with roughly 17% unable to complete homework assignments.Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
-
Fortunately, Barberi was able to do the homework again after being granted a short extension by his teacher.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
No, not just skimming their social media posts or eagerly listening to their charismatic speeches.Mark Travers, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
-
Video and photography shared by the Citizen Times and social media users show muddy waters 25 feet above the river’s bank carrying empty cars and skimming the roof of salons, breweries, galleries, and other institutions on the district’s Depot Street and the nearby Riverside Drive.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Articles Related to reading
Thesaurus Entries Near reading
Cite this Entry
“Reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reading. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share