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an instance of expressing something in different words
the press release provides no new details—it is merely a restatement of information we already have
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Recent Examples of restatement
Each restatement should use their language, acknowledge their frustration, and position me as someone who understands.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There are no major stylistic shifts in his catalogue, merely a statement (and restatement) of purpose: love hurts, whiskey helps.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
The restatement did not impact the total operating cash flows, investing activities, or financing activities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Fischer’s student Volker Berghahn has now written a firm restatement of Fischer’s thesis, which can be found in The Cambridge History of the First World War, a comprehensive collection of essays on all aspects of the conflict.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2014
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
There are no major stylistic shifts in his catalogue, merely a statement (and restatement) of purpose: love hurts, whiskey helps.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
The restatement did not impact the total operating cash flows, investing activities, or financing activities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Fischer’s student Volker Berghahn has now written a firm restatement of Fischer’s thesis, which can be found in The Cambridge History of the First World War, a comprehensive collection of essays on all aspects of the conflict.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restatement
Noun
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Originally, Wang asked La to print out the Chinese translation of his vows and give it to their wedding coordinator, who would then give it to Wang's parents during the ceremony.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Before visiting, guests can download the KSC SmartGuide app, which also features video content with American Sign Language (ASL) translations.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Restatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restatement. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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