as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
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The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
His 72 goals since 2024-25 are 16 more than his next-closest teammate, but Dorofeyev’s scoring prowess hasn’t translated to the playoffs.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This challenge has been particularly evident in areas such as biofuels, where translating laboratory successes into industrial-scale production has proved difficult.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
His 72 goals since 2024-25 are 16 more than his next-closest teammate, but Dorofeyev’s scoring prowess hasn’t translated to the playoffs.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This challenge has been particularly evident in areas such as biofuels, where translating laboratory successes into industrial-scale production has proved difficult.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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summarize
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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