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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could
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Recent Examples of restate
Numbers from the pre-merger era have been restated to exclude free trials.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Gómez said the plan is to keep releasing two collections a year under this umbrella to restate the brand’s authority in R&D, making sure these innovations answer to criteria such as being ready to market and scalable.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The panel chairman, Gregory Faulker, is working on a resolution restating the PEP’s support for students with disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
If someone tests your resolve, breathe slowly and restate your plan, then pivot back to the task ASAP.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Gómez said the plan is to keep releasing two collections a year under this umbrella to restate the brand’s authority in R&D, making sure these innovations answer to criteria such as being ready to market and scalable.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
The panel chairman, Gregory Faulker, is working on a resolution restating the PEP’s support for students with disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
If someone tests your resolve, breathe slowly and restate your plan, then pivot back to the task ASAP.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restate
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First, Russia’s economic lifeline runs through its oil exports, and higher global energy prices translate directly into a bigger war chest.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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This translates to zones 3, 4, and 5.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 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,
16 Mar. 2026
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After Parish fired upon Avila, the driver sped away but returned and passed by to see if Avila had been shot, according to the SUV occupant interviews summarized in the affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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