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
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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?
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Noun
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There are endless translations of the lyrics to English for audiences who are following the raw sounds of his tracks before understanding their depth.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Bora gives her translations such bite and verve.—
Diana Arterian
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Grip strength is a measurement of overall muscle strength, which translates to your level of mobility and endurance.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Doubt that translates to wins in the Big 12.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the billionaire uses the generative technology to generate meeting summaries, project updates, monitor productivity, and more.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The following table summarizes details about ashwagandha and L-theanine.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Paraphrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrases. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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