rephrases

present tense third-person singular of rephrase
as in translates
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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  • Effective governance starts with clear organizational policies and oversight, then translates those decisions into technical controls.
    Larry English, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
    Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
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“Rephrases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrases. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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