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 Late summer heat may also translate to a shorter foliage season in areas where the color is more striking. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 The Old Man by the Sea, by Domenico Starnone, translated from the Italian by Oonagh Stransky (Europa). The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Screenwriter Michael Lesslie oversaw this adaptation, which carries with it unfortunate relics of an earlier time — not the iambic pentameter, which is sacred, but references to kings and lords and a royal society that doesn’t translate one bit to the modern corporate world. Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025 There’s no doubt the quality of life for players in Fort Worth has improved, but will that translate to wins on the field? Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for translate
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  • Antonio Torres then summarized his claims, saying Geller had signed off on athletes in similar situations in the past.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Evaluating Oracle across Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience suggests the company retains a strong operating and financial base, as summarized below.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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