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translate into

phrasal verb

translated into; translating into; translates into
: to lead to (something) as a result : result in
Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer.
Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success.

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And the bulk of artificial trees are in the $100 to $300 range, so those tariffs are translating into real dollars in what is already a stressful holiday season for those dealing with job losses or market volatility. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025 Crockett’s warning that such behavior is becoming normalized reflects broader fears that violent rhetoric—especially when amplified by national figures—can translate into real-world danger. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 What that translates into on the ground floor — which is below the tree line — is darker terrazzo floors and walls made from faceted gray cork panels. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 In one last nod to the cost of noncash payments, those rewards are funded by higher merchant fees that ultimately translate into higher retail prices. Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for translate into

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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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