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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could
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Recent Examples of restate
In the interview, Condal also restated his intention for Season 4 to cap off the series for good.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 26 May 2026
The nonprofit restated three years of financials.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Jurors soon responded with another note restating their position.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, official Iranian outlets restated an uncompromising position on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Matt Minton, Variety, 26 May 2026
The nonprofit restated three years of financials.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Jurors soon responded with another note restating their position.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, official Iranian outlets restated an uncompromising position on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restate
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Farrell, who also narrates in a soft voice, often wears a look of shy incomprehension, as if a beat behind in translating the world around him, a stranger in a strange land.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Technical writers This job involves translating complex technical information into straightforward, readable guides for users.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The insoluble character of Alfa’s best records is reflected in his biography, which is difficult to neatly summarize.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The last 11 years -- from 2015 to 2025 -- have been the hottest on record, according to scientific data from NOAA and the Copernicus Climate Change Service and summarized in a report released earlier this year by the World Meteorological Organization.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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