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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
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Recent Examples of translates
Grip strength is a measurement of overall muscle strength, which translates to your level of mobility and endurance.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Doubt that translates to wins in the Big 12.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Protests are referred to as maandamano in Swahili, and on the track, Breeder’s verse, peppered with some English, honors those killed and the resolve to keep fighting, Qwani member Mark Murimiri translates for me.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Jump up the wage scale to the 90th percentile and California’s $123,500 wage at these top-shelf positions translates to 28% of pay going toward the state’s median house payment.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
One large environmental disparity here is a decrease in ozone, which translates to higher levels of ultraviolet radiation.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
This approach better prepares your body for real-world demands while building the kind of strength that translates to better function and reduced pain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
American and foreign companies have known for years that offering halal-compliant products translates to profits.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Doubt that translates to wins in the Big 12.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Protests are referred to as maandamano in Swahili, and on the track, Breeder’s verse, peppered with some English, honors those killed and the resolve to keep fighting, Qwani member Mark Murimiri translates for me.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Jump up the wage scale to the 90th percentile and California’s $123,500 wage at these top-shelf positions translates to 28% of pay going toward the state’s median house payment.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
One large environmental disparity here is a decrease in ozone, which translates to higher levels of ultraviolet radiation.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
This approach better prepares your body for real-world demands while building the kind of strength that translates to better function and reduced pain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
American and foreign companies have known for years that offering halal-compliant products translates to profits.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translates
summarizes
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The following table summarizes details about ashwagandha and L-theanine.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Translates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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