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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
Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly.
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NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Her memoir, Nobody's Girl, was published posthumously and restated her allegations against Andrew.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Barca refused to book that impairment in 2023-24, but did so when restating that year’s figures in their latest accounts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Her memoir, Nobody's Girl, was published posthumously and restated her allegations against Andrew.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Barca refused to book that impairment in 2023-24, but did so when restating that year’s figures in their latest accounts.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restate
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These translate to the dogfighting in some crucial ways, yielding a potent mix of physics, precision, situational awareness, and raw nerve.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Faena New York translates the hotel brand’s signature blend of art, glamour, and production into Manhattan form, rising along the High Line in West Chelsea.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the dialogue, do not reveal or summarize these characteristics during the simulation.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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