Synonyms of paraphrases

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noun

plural of paraphrase

as in translations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translations
• summaries
• restatements
• recapitulations
• reiterations
• rehashes
• abstracts
• recaps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quotations
• quotes
• copies
• transcripts
• transcriptions

paraphrases

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verb

present tense third-person singular of paraphrase

as in translates

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words

could you paraphrase your diagnosis of my medical condition, using simpler language?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translates
• summarizes
• restates
• rephrases
• rewords
• recapitulates
• sums up
• reiterates
• boils down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quotes
• echoes
• repeats
• copies
• reproduces
• transcribes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paraphrases

Noun

Some of the suspects try to minimize their actions with euphemisms or paraphrases; others do so with explanations that the prosecutors find utterly implausible. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026

Verb

Blum paraphrases a passage from Lena Dunham’s memoir to describe Barker’s approach. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026

Torrents then paraphrases participants’ responses and directs attention to specific details in the artwork. — Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026