Synonyms of restating

restating 1 of 2

noun

as in translating

an instance of expressing something in different words

I think the intent of the passage comes through better in the editor's restating

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translating
• translation
• restatement
• paraphrase
• summary
• rephrasing
• rewording
• reiteration
• recapitulation
• rehash
• recap
• abstract

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quotation
• copy
• quote
• transcript
• transcription

restating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of restate

as in summarizing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• translating
• summarizing
• paraphrasing
• rephrasing
• rewording
• reiterating
• recapitulating
• summing up
• boiling down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quoting
• repeating
• echoing
• reproducing
• copying
• transcribing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of restating

Noun

Fans need something to buy into and a restating of identity and purpose is necessary. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026

And many have speculated that Netflix’s vast trove of data informs certain narrative habits on its shows (cliff-hangers to encourage bingeing, for example, and frequent restating of plot points to engage viewers distracted by their phones). — Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026

Verb

The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Conflicting arguments The ​current head of Autostrade issued ​an open letter on ⁠Wednesday, restating the company’s commitment to ensure that such a tragedy is not repeated. — CNN Money, 16 July 2026

If tension surfaces in a chat or client meeting, ground yourself by restating the facts, then suggest a next step everyone can accept. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Jurors soon responded with another note restating their position. — Chloee Weiner, NPR, 15 May 2026

Thursday’s bill nodded to the warrant issue, restating many restrictions already in the law. — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2026

The panel chairman, Gregory Faulker, is working on a resolution restating the PEP’s support for students with disabilities. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026

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. — NBC news, 23 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