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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 translates
That translates to better detection of low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles and faster reaction times.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
That translates to Southern California jobs increasing by 43,400 in a year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
However, one tiny difference in the chemical bonds within starch and fiber translates to very different functions for the molecules.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Next up was Kay, who agreed with Thornton and additionally said that there’s a lot of love in making the show that translates to the final product.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
This pairing translates well to both ornamental and edible gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Chenxin Jiang translates from Italian, German, and Chinese.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
That translates to Southern California jobs increasing by 43,400 in a year.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
However, one tiny difference in the chemical bonds within starch and fiber translates to very different functions for the molecules.
—Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
The Dolphins hope his college success translates to the pros.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Next up was Kay, who agreed with Thornton and additionally said that there’s a lot of love in making the show that translates to the final product.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
This pairing translates well to both ornamental and edible gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Chenxin Jiang translates from Italian, German, and Chinese.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translates
summarizes
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Powell traditionally appears at a news conference after each FOMC meeting wraps up and summarizes the panel's views on the state of the economy — an event that is closely watched by markets.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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One such company is Blueprint, an AI assistant that summarizes sessions, updates electronic health records, and helps individual therapists track patient progress.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Translates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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