as in translates
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 restates
The bill just restates what the Constitution already says, Foreman acknowledged in an interview.
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Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, if a company restates its financial statements, prior research finds that this casts suspicion on its peers and investors respond by selling peer companies’ stock.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, if a company restates its financial statements, prior research finds that this casts suspicion on its peers and investors respond by selling peer companies’ stock.
—Joseph Brazel, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restates
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Ivey’s diagnosis by the medical team roughly translates to runner’s knee, a common issue for players recovering from reconstructive surgery in their lower legs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The pattern translates just as nicely on nails—consider a cat-eye finish for an extra realistic, glass-like look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The seven-page report, which is redacted, summarizes the police response and investigation of the incident.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Restates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restates. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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