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Recent Examples of translates
Eager to earn back Giles’ trust, Jenny purchases a mystical orb and translates an ancient text to perform the ritual to restore Angel’s soul.
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ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
In that vein, Hovis also wants to dispel the idea that native planting automatically translates to a wildflower garden or something that’s messy and unkempt.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
That translates to about 17 ships per day.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The modern, laidback atmosphere of Billie’s translates to its sister spot, Casa Ama.
—Jenna Thompson
june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Luck, which translates to health.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Costco has been a beneficiary of higher gasoline prices as consumers flock to the membership-only retailer to save up to 20 to 30 cents per gallon, which translates to hefty savings in this inflationary economy.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
And if that passion translates to performance, Zoe will someday join her sisters on the national team.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
In that vein, Hovis also wants to dispel the idea that native planting automatically translates to a wildflower garden or something that’s messy and unkempt.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
That translates to about 17 ships per day.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The modern, laidback atmosphere of Billie’s translates to its sister spot, Casa Ama.
—Jenna Thompson
june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Luck, which translates to health.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
For patients, this translates to more time with family, more milestones and more opportunities to make memories.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Costco has been a beneficiary of higher gasoline prices as consumers flock to the membership-only retailer to save up to 20 to 30 cents per gallon, which translates to hefty savings in this inflationary economy.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
And if that passion translates to performance, Zoe will someday join her sisters on the national team.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translates
summarizes
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The Downshift summarizes news items in a few sentences, with links to other sites to get the deeper story.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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Among those records was the Board of Nursing order, which summarizes a state investigation into nurse anesthetist John Stevenson, who settled the case against him by signing the document in November.—
Brett Kelman,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Translates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translates. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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