restates

verb

present tense third-person singular of restate
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. — Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 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
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  1. translates
  2. summarizes
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  • Back on the ground, a smart algorithm factors in local wind data and translates the fading laser signals into a highly accurate, 3D tomographic map of the gas cloud.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Put simply, fewer calves and cows means less beef, and less beef translates to higher prices in the grocery aisle.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
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  • That trifecta, along with an overwhelming sense of gratitude emanating from the stage at Wolf Trap Filene Center June 30, summarizes The Generations Tour.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • That pretty much summarizes the film’s plot.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
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