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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 paraphrased
Some responses are paraphrased for clarity or condensed for brevity.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Joachim Trier, who won Best International Feature for Sentimental Value, paraphrased James Baldwin’s observation that all adults are responsible for the children of the world.
—Judy Berman, Time, 16 Mar. 2026
In the video, which LaNasa paraphrased, Colbert said life's difficult moments are ultimately experiences to be embraced.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In some cases, an AI model blended or paraphrased elements from multiple real papers, including believable-sounding titles and author lists, the company says.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Alone In zero-click experiences, your original content may be cited, summarized or paraphrased by AI without attribution or referral.
—Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Was the information cited, paraphrased or quoted accurately?
—Elaine Watson, The Conversation, 30 July 2024
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Joachim Trier, who won Best International Feature for Sentimental Value, paraphrased James Baldwin’s observation that all adults are responsible for the children of the world.
—Judy Berman, Time, 16 Mar. 2026
In the video, which LaNasa paraphrased, Colbert said life's difficult moments are ultimately experiences to be embraced.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
In some cases, an AI model blended or paraphrased elements from multiple real papers, including believable-sounding titles and author lists, the company says.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Alone In zero-click experiences, your original content may be cited, summarized or paraphrased by AI without attribution or referral.
—Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Was the information cited, paraphrased or quoted accurately?
—Elaine Watson, The Conversation, 30 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphrased
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The looks translated the shape and tension of ballet footwear into eveningwear, while duchesse satin emerged as a defining fabric.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Published in France between 2000 and 2003, the books were translated to English beginning in 2003 and subsequently into more than twenty languages.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 June 2026
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“Paraphrased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrased. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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