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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
In the video, which LaNasa paraphrased, Colbert said life's difficult moments are ultimately experiences to be embraced.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphrased
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As the philosopher Earl Weaver once noted, momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher, which, roughly translated, means hold your horses.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 27,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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What souring sentiment means for the economy Declining consumer sentiment has not translated to weaker spending in recent years.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Paraphrased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrased. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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