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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
Collins rephrased a quote by James Connolly, a revered Irish labor leader whose picture overlooked the speakers’ area at the lunch.
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Ted Reed, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
While the vote passed comfortably with a 28-10 count, some of the state’s Republicans suggested rephrasing the resolution’s wording to show appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to support drilling in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
To rephrase that, brands can seriously matter to people.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
To rephrase the stock market on Thursday in such terms: Stocks mostly continued sliding after the Fed unleashed its projections, but the Dow finally broke its 10-day losing streak.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ted Reed, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
While the vote passed comfortably with a 28-10 count, some of the state’s Republicans suggested rephrasing the resolution’s wording to show appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to support drilling in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
To rephrase that, brands can seriously matter to people.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
To rephrase the stock market on Thursday in such terms: Stocks mostly continued sliding after the Fed unleashed its projections, but the Dow finally broke its 10-day losing streak.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rephrase
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And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push.—
Paul Ridden
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2025
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But observing the disease under a microscope doesn’t necessarily translate to a full understanding of it.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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To summarize, here are some steps to get started: Self-reflection: Assess your interests, values, and long-term goals.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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What now in Toronto? To summarize: In the first round, the Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 lead against an overwhelmed wild-card opponent and flirted with blowing the series before closing it out in six.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Rephrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrase. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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