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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?
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Recent Examples of rephrase
Rather than rephrasing and presenting any of his concerns to Coach W., Dave unloads on Peyton.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
If users give feedback or rephrase their requests, the router learns.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Several times, the judge interrupted Steel, instructing him to move along or rephrase complicated questions.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
To rephrase that: disliking another NBA team or player is as vital to enjoying sport as following your own team is.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
If users give feedback or rephrase their requests, the router learns.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Several times, the judge interrupted Steel, instructing him to move along or rephrase complicated questions.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
To rephrase that: disliking another NBA team or player is as vital to enjoying sport as following your own team is.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rephrase
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Nearly all the instructions were relayed electronically from the director’s cave and translated by a bilingual assistant director.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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His tough blocking is his strongest attribute, and his background as a walk-on linebacker at Wisconsin should translate well to special teams.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Rephrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrase. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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