as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
his insightful translating of that passage really captured the tone of the original
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as in summarizing
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 translating
Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
For both captioning and translating, the Captify app records transcriptions of whatever runs through the glasses.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Translation tools, meeting summaries and captions have the ability to smooth over gaps in fluency and assist non-native speakers in writing emails, translating, and functioning more confidently in English-first settings.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
But the oral histories Katherine conducted, interviewing elderly islanders, with Tepano translating, may have been more valuable still.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Stephen and Marissa, with assists from many other Register staffers, have already gotten the translating started.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Drafting in English and translating often produces stilted, unnatural messages.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Cole Haan’s GrandPro Turf collection takes inspiration from classic football boots and training shoes, translating the aesthetics of the game into everyday footwear.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Tamilla Woodard, who is directing the La Jolla production, credits that team with translating the narrative of the fighting.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Such venues were the office space of August Wilson, who claimed that listening in on conversations helped shape his astounding facility for translating natural human speech to the stage.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Retail spending takes a hit Macroeconomic anxiety is also translating directly into more conservative retail spending.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Some clinicians felt strongly that the work was translating to saving patient lives.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
For this anniversary edition, the design team at Smythson looked at the Beatrix Potter archive for illustrations, sketches and prints, translating them into key pieces include Panama notebooks in blue, green and chalk, gold-stamped with character motifs.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Noun
Writing and translating had become my only job.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
For both captioning and translating, the Captify app records transcriptions of whatever runs through the glasses.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.
—Julia Coin
april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Translation tools, meeting summaries and captions have the ability to smooth over gaps in fluency and assist non-native speakers in writing emails, translating, and functioning more confidently in English-first settings.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
But the oral histories Katherine conducted, interviewing elderly islanders, with Tepano translating, may have been more valuable still.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Stephen and Marissa, with assists from many other Register staffers, have already gotten the translating started.
—Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Drafting in English and translating often produces stilted, unnatural messages.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Cole Haan’s GrandPro Turf collection takes inspiration from classic football boots and training shoes, translating the aesthetics of the game into everyday footwear.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Tamilla Woodard, who is directing the La Jolla production, credits that team with translating the narrative of the fighting.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Such venues were the office space of August Wilson, who claimed that listening in on conversations helped shape his astounding facility for translating natural human speech to the stage.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Retail spending takes a hit Macroeconomic anxiety is also translating directly into more conservative retail spending.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Some clinicians felt strongly that the work was translating to saving patient lives.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
For this anniversary edition, the design team at Smythson looked at the Beatrix Potter archive for illustrations, sketches and prints, translating them into key pieces include Panama notebooks in blue, green and chalk, gold-stamped with character motifs.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translating
Noun
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Hamawy ultimately traveled with him for conference appearances and provided translation help.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Instructions are lost in translation.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot and the assistants built into enterprise software are already fielding questions about your category, summarizing your reputation and recommending vendors on your behalf.—
Anisha Chawla,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Google is typically used for direct questions or transactions, while ChatGPT is used for summarizing information, making comparisons and drafting materials, Semrush said in an email to CNN.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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“Translating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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