REPHRASES Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

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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That translates to literally hundreds of millions of Star Wars cards in print, so investors can easily find individual cards or complete sets for nominal prices.

— Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
That translates to lives saved and billions more dollars in potential savings for the healthcare system.

— Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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