as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it remains to be seen whether the policy changes will translate into true progress
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translating (into)
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San Francisco’s star defensive end tackled running back Ken Walker III for no gain on first-and-5 from the 9-yard line, then pushed right tackle Abe Lucas back in the pocket on second down, causing Darnold to fumble.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Across the country, concern has arisen over improper uses of restraint and seclusion causing physical and mental harm — and sometimes even death — to students.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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During the Johnson and Kennedy administrations, Black women nurses and administrators expanded public health programs, improving access and efficiency nationwide while also creating new sectors and jobs.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The paper prompted nearly a hundred scientists and ethicists from around the world to gather in Paris in June to further discuss the risks of creating mirror organisms.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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As mayor, Andrade blew the whistle on a contract for a company that developed a tax collection system for the city, a deal her predecessor approved without bringing it before the council, according to a record on the case.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even though the Fever could get into the playoffs, bringing Clark back might not be a wise decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rehmeier’s regular cinematographer Jean-Philippe Bernier brings an appropriate warmth to the film’s visual palette, generating a dreamlike tone to the imagery befitting the protagonists’ self-image.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Files are stored under your control, and when generating sensitive or NSFW content, users can mark outputs as private.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The finale left audiences with several cliffhangers, prompting the masses to ask when High Potential is coming back.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Along the top of the fire, the crews continue working slowly parallel with, and sometimes on, the McKinley Grove Road, doing clearing vegetation by hand, applying pre-treatment, and conducting critical strategic firing operations to remove heavy vegetation in front of the active fire front.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Present them with advice and encouragement and then present them with a reward for doing it, the T-shirt and the medal and the photographs.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Only then will showcasing their efforts on a global stage have a chance of bringing about sustained change on a wider scale.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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Our major hospitals and universities can lead the way in bringing about needed change.—
Tykia Warden,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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