as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
the press release provides no new details—it is merely a restatement of information we already have
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Recent Examples of restatement
Nor is the sheer weight of restatements in Barcelona’s most recent sets of accounts.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
These inconvenient complications suggest that recognizing a Palestinian state that does not actually exist, governed by people who are not currently in charge, is not a solution but rather a restatement of the problem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Each restatement should use their language, acknowledge their frustration, and position me as someone who understands.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The restatement did not impact the total operating cash flows, investing activities, or financing activities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
These inconvenient complications suggest that recognizing a Palestinian state that does not actually exist, governed by people who are not currently in charge, is not a solution but rather a restatement of the problem.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Each restatement should use their language, acknowledge their frustration, and position me as someone who understands.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The restatement did not impact the total operating cash flows, investing activities, or financing activities.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restatement
Noun
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How family history plays a part in language and translation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The translation of the part of the caption written in Korean also indicated that there has been a lot of interest in the new store, along with demands to know exactly when the store would be opening.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.—
Julia Coin
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Restatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restatement. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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