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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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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 paraphrases
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paraphrases
Noun
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Nina Murray’s translations, shaped by her own work as a poet and her long engagement with Ukrainian literature, bring this layered temporality into English with clarity and ethical tact.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The hashtag がんばれパンチ remains active and is the easiest way to find fan content, translations and new clips.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ivey’s diagnosis by the medical team roughly translates to runner’s knee, a common issue for players recovering from reconstructive surgery in their lower legs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The pattern translates just as nicely on nails—consider a cat-eye finish for an extra realistic, glass-like look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bondi had a binder at the ready of stats and crime summaries to hurl at lawmakers during the contentious hearing, but members are unnerved that the DOJ apparently tracked their searches to have at the ready.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Paraphrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrases. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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