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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 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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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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Typically, this translates to a neutral color palette, where the quality of the furniture takes center stage, rather than the brand that made it.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
30 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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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Restates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restates. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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