as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
your essays on human rights should have some original thought and not be simply a paraphrase of what's in the textbook
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as in to translate
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
could you paraphrase your diagnosis of my medical condition, using simpler language?
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Recent Examples of paraphrase
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Talks on a hostage deal, meanwhile, could be dragged out long enough for Hamas to rebuild its military, the paper’s paraphrase of the document said.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The future for cable television, to paraphrase Tom Petty, was wide open.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The combination of support for RFK Jr. and the MAGA paraphrase explain President-elect Donald Trump's choice of the political scion for secretary of Health and Human Services.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Talks on a hostage deal, meanwhile, could be dragged out long enough for Hamas to rebuild its military, the paper’s paraphrase of the document said.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
At the age of 26, Pulisic is in his attacking prime, the straw that stirs the USMNT's drink, to paraphrase baseball legend Reggie Jackson.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The future for cable television, to paraphrase Tom Petty, was wide open.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphrase
Noun
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The Yale Rep production will be directed by Liz Diamond, chair of the directing program at the David Geffen School of Drama, using the standard translation by Derek Prouse as adapted in 2018 by Frank Galati for a production at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Florida.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Labor represents the primary expense driver, and wage increases translate directly into operational costs without the cushioning effect available to manufacturers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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His game just translates better to the NBA as a 3-and-D guy.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Among its tasks will be assisting with coding, acting as a translation tool and summarize complex documents for workers.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The Pandemic Greases the Wheels The evidence summarized in Karlin's fact sheet had been around for decades.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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“Paraphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrase. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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