REWORDING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

rewording 1 of 2

noun

as in translation

an instance of expressing something in different words I like your rewording of that paragraph better than the original

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rewording

2 of 2

verb

present participle of reword

as in translating

to express something (as a text or statement) in different words I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it

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Recent Examples of rewording

Noun

After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution. —

Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewording

Noun

As of Tuesday morning, the agenda showed a $22 million request in funds, which included an $18 million, six-year contract for body cameras with artificial intelligence translation.

— News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, another Chelsea co-working space, Jay Suites, at 159 West 25th Street, hosts the Language Bank, which provided ICE with translation and interpretation services during immigration hearings last year.

— Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026