PARAPHRASED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

paraphrased

verb

past tense of paraphrase

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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. —

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

translated

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An eye on ’90s babies For now, delaying pregnancy hasn’t translated to a significant change in the rate of childlessness, or the share of women who don’t have any children by the end of their reproductive years, Gemmill said.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
It is translated by Padres interpreter Jorge Merlos.

— Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026