Definition of restatenext
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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 Musk also restated his goal to have Robotaxis in dozens of major cities by the end of the year. Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 The bill just restates what the Constitution already says, Foreman acknowledged in an interview. Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026 If someone talks over you, stay generous yet firm and restate your idea calmly, because centered delivery often wins the room. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026 In a follow-up post on X, Khanna restated his support for a wealth tax. Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restate
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  • Fewer doctors concerned with policies impacting small business owners could very well translate to fewer donations for Republicans.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The site is in Arabic; the Union-Tribune used Google to translate it into English.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • There is no need to summarize the report.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Goldberg said, summarizing why her name appears alongside Behar's in the documents.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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