as in translating
an instance of expressing something in different words
I think the intent of the passage comes through better in the editor's restating
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as in summarizing
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 restating
Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
Thursday’s bill nodded to the warrant issue, restating many restrictions already in the law.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
The panel chairman, Gregory Faulker, is working on a resolution restating the PEP’s support for students with disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly.
—NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Barca refused to book that impairment in 2023-24, but did so when restating that year’s figures in their latest accounts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power sent a letter to the State Water Board restating its concern.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2023
Noun
And many have speculated that Netflix’s vast trove of data informs certain narrative habits on its shows (cliff-hangers to encourage bingeing, for example, and frequent restating of plot points to engage viewers distracted by their phones).
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Jurors soon responded with another note restating their position.
—Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026
Thursday’s bill nodded to the warrant issue, restating many restrictions already in the law.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026
The panel chairman, Gregory Faulker, is working on a resolution restating the PEP’s support for students with disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly.
—NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Barca refused to book that impairment in 2023-24, but did so when restating that year’s figures in their latest accounts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power sent a letter to the State Water Board restating its concern.
—Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restating
Noun
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Writing and translating had become my only job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Samsung Phone Deal The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra features a gorgeous display that stays readable in direct sunlight, while next-level AI tricks genuinely save time, like summarizing calls or finding pet photos from vague voice commands.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Nov. 2025
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The sequence of events is complex, but worth summarizing for its audacity.—
Sean Patrick Cooper,
Rolling Stone,
24 Nov. 2025
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Copyright © 2026 by Son Bo-mi, translation copyright © 2026 by Janet Hong.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Much of what was contained in the Trust Act was simply a restatement of what was already existing law and prohibited already unconstitutional actions.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nor is the sheer weight of restatements in Barcelona’s most recent sets of accounts.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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