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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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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
Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
So yes, to paraphrase Riddick: That ninth pick — and possibly the eighth — could be all kinds of interesting.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Apr. 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
In one study, emphatic paraphrasing not only made participants less anxious but also made the speaker see the paraphraser in a more positive light.
—Lisa Pavia-Higel, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
So yes, to paraphrase Riddick: That ninth pick — and possibly the eighth — could be all kinds of interesting.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphrase
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The Pitfalls Of A One-Size-Fits-All Summer Strategy Too often, brands default to translation instead of transformation, applying a language filter rather than a cultural lens.—
Aldo Quevedo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Some very efficient exhibition design makes this secret taxonomy at the very least legible — with translations from her notebook in the wall text and magnifying glasses on hand for your scrutiny of the illustrations.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push.—
Paul Ridden
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2025
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But observing the disease under a microscope doesn’t necessarily translate to a full understanding of it.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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What now in Toronto? To summarize: In the first round, the Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against an overwhelmed wild-card opponent and flirted with blowing the series before closing it out in six.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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To summarize, here are some steps to get started: Self-reflection: Assess your interests, values, and long-term goals.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Paraphrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrase. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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