as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me?

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Recent Examples of translate Read from Julio Cortázar’s novel A Certain Lucas, translated by Gregory Rabassa. Lit Hub Daily, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025 During the conversation, PEOPLE asked whether her involvement within the Star Wars universe — which is owned by Disney — has translated to an all-access pass to Disneyland. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 Khan's interview was translated from Rohingya. Juliana Kim, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025 The movie earned a paltry $700,000 from 856 screens, translating to $817 per location. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for translate
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  • The letter summarized some of the work the Homeland and Mad Men director did while in one of Hollywood’s most influential roles for four years.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
  • To summarize the last few days, he was waived at the end of the Braves' season, passed through waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett, and opted to leave the organization.
    Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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