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rephrases

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present tense third-person singular of rephrase

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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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The study, which was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research and has not yet been peer-reviewed, says this translates to a person drinking about 34 fewer 12-ounce cans of soda per year.

— Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
That translates to almost $100 million in tax savings that would have otherwise meant lower tax bills for neighboring property owners and more money for local infrastructure.

— Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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