RESTATE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

restate

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(ˌ)rē-ˈstāt

Definition of restate

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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 If that sounds convoluted in prose, try watching it as a Netflix movie that dutifully restates its premise every few minutes for multi-screen viewers. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Conflicting arguments The current head of Autostrade issued an open letter on ⁠Wednesday, restating the company’s commitment to ensure that such a tragedy is not repeated. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026 If someone hesitates, gently restate the goal and offer one reasonable option while staying loyal to your own needs. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for restate

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All That Is Left of Life by Roberta Recchia, translated by Antonella Lettieri, is available from Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
The question on everyone’s mind is whether the excitement in the air will translate to sales.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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The story also summarized how much money the two candidates had raised from different categories of supporters, such as the proprietors of nursing homes, labor unions and small donors.

— Robert Boatright, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
Its internal My Assistant tool helps corporate associates summarize documents, draft content and prepare analyses, acting as a day-to-day partner instead of a separate learning portal.

— Russell Sarder, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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