paraphrasing

present participle 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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  • While each talked up their AI strategy, analysts focused on the scale of the investments and how these plans will start translating to tangible returns.
    Alex Harring,Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
  • In Dubai, Aljoud Lootah is one of the country’s most recognizable design figures, known for translating Emirati heritage into contemporary design through precise geometry, craftsmanship and narrative depth, Carella said.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Paraphrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrasing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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