as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results
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as in translating
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?
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Noun
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Copyright © 2026 by Son Bo-mi, translation copyright © 2026 by Janet Hong.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026 -
Louise McCarthy, president and CEO of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, said many pivotal services the clinics provide — translation and transportation, for example — would likely not be counted toward the spending requirement.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But so far, none of this is translating to Democrats running up the score with Hispanic voters.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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In an era of Patreon, Substack, and, yes, OnlyFans, some artists are focused on translating devotion into revenue.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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