as in translating
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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The thought of translating cities into wedding cakes was an exciting project to showcase our creativity and try new designs and techniques.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Paraphrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paraphrasing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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