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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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
Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
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
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The following story features Spanish and English translations.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Truthfully, attendees were buzzing before the panels even began, thanks to a swanky breakfast that welcomed guests with a set of new Airpods Pro to experience the latest iteration of the wireless headphones’ live translation technology.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company is in the process of translating its catalog, using AI to analyze the colors, layers and weaving patterns of previous design files.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diana Shi, co-recipient of two US National Endowment for the Arts Literature Translation Fellowships, has collaborated since 2006 with George O’Connell in translating many prominent western and Chinese-speaking poets.—
Chen Yuhong,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Rewording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewording. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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