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Recent Examples of translates
That oversupply and softening demand translates to downward pressure on prices, Cain said.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
That oversupply and softening demand translates to downward pressure on prices, Cain said.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Plus, the state’s social atmosphere translates to the most robust après scene in the country.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
If the charging performance shown in the video translates to daily operations, the Semi could remove one of the biggest barriers facing electric long-haul trucking.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The upcoming Air Jordan 4 Retro takes on an Iced Carmine/Coconut Milk/Muslin/Pinksicle color combination, which translates to a soft pink denim upper that’s accented with off-white and cream shades.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
With muscle confusion, your muscle fibers will see an increase in density and size, Hamilton explains, which translates to more muscle volume overall—especially in your hamstrings, adductors, and quads, suggests a small 2020 study in the European Journal of Sports Science.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
This translates directly to a shift in their economic reality, which, in turn, impacts the cultur al and political projects the group is dedicated to in Puerto Rico.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Labyrinth is proof that, in the right director’s hands, classic fantasy storytelling translates perfectly to modern viewing.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
That oversupply and softening demand translates to downward pressure on prices, Cain said.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Plus, the state’s social atmosphere translates to the most robust après scene in the country.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
If the charging performance shown in the video translates to daily operations, the Semi could remove one of the biggest barriers facing electric long-haul trucking.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The upcoming Air Jordan 4 Retro takes on an Iced Carmine/Coconut Milk/Muslin/Pinksicle color combination, which translates to a soft pink denim upper that’s accented with off-white and cream shades.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
With muscle confusion, your muscle fibers will see an increase in density and size, Hamilton explains, which translates to more muscle volume overall—especially in your hamstrings, adductors, and quads, suggests a small 2020 study in the European Journal of Sports Science.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
This translates directly to a shift in their economic reality, which, in turn, impacts the cultur al and political projects the group is dedicated to in Puerto Rico.
—Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2025
Labyrinth is proof that, in the right director’s hands, classic fantasy storytelling translates perfectly to modern viewing.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translates
summarizes
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With this one line, Julian neatly summarizes the direction Volpe’s film is about to take.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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Every month, the agent effectively proactively summarizes their performance to our point of contact.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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