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 The case against despair Not everyone reads the data that way. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 The designer handbag is a patchwork style with silver hardware that reads the French house’s name. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Because the sofa reads differently when the palette around it changes, even if the sofa itself stays the same. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Perhaps that Wendyâs manager reads your column and was smart enough to take your advice. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The story of the Gay Sisters, who performed and recorded over three decades, reads like a who’s-who of gospel music. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Jeff reads the votes, and sure enough, there are four for Lewis and four for Linnea. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Thiel somehow reads Ratzinger’s endorsement of Bonaventure over Joachim of Fiore as a sign that Ratzinger saw the apocalypse coming rather than what Ratzinger actually wrote and meant. — David Gibson, The Verge, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reads
  1. scans
  2. predicts
  3. peruses
  4. skims
  5. reviews
Verb
  • If the person behind the counter normally scans a static barcode or QR code printed on it, there is a reasonable chance a digital version can work.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The plan manager generates a QR code by tapping their profile picture > Your Premium > Manage, and the plan member then scans it to complete the process.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of scans
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  • Sabbagh predicts this could transform the space industry from having less than 10 million users of mobile satellite services to being able to reach billions of users.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In 2027, Whatnot predicts that the Y2K revival will be even flashier than before.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Trump has packed the commission, which reviews federal construction projects, with allies who are expected to approve his project.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • At each factory, a committee comprising union and management representatives reviews harassment complaints and recommends disciplinary action when allegations are substantiated.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviews

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“Reads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reads. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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