read into

phrasal verb

read into; reading into; reads into

: to think of (something, such as a comment or situation) as having a meaning or importance that does not seem likely or reasonable

You're reading too much into her remarks.

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Shanahan said that nothing should be read into Dobbs playing before Allen on Sunday — the 49ers always planned to rotate the two QBs in the preseason. —

Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024 What these portfolio companies have to say about capital expenditures will be a good read into the pace of AI investments, which matters for fellow Club holding Nvidia . —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 Those charges were dismissed as part of his plea deal, but were read into the court record as part of his sentencing. —

Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 Some fans have read into Sauron and Celebrimbor’s relationship as having some romantic undertones. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for read into