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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Although lead is one of the most common and dangerous contaminants left behind after fires, federal and state disaster officials have traditionally tested soil for 17 toxic metals, including cancer-causing arsenic and toxic mercury.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
If your dryer is making rattling noises or experiencing blockages, these might be signs that items stored on top are causing issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoulder pads add structure to the piece, creating a sophisticated look and a balanced shape from top to bottom.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mop the area, allowing at least an hour of drying time before replacing the appliance to ensure lingering moisture is not trapped, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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During the arrest, the child called her father on the phone to tell her that ICE agents were bringing her to school.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This is their defining CX statement, and all employee training on customer/guest service focuses on bringing this mantra to life.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that the high-voltage output facilitates the neutralization and collection of dust and moisture by generating negative ions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zari Taylor, a digital culture fellow at New York University, describes vagueposting as using extremely ambiguous language for the sake of click bait or generating controversy.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, that land proved to be insufficient for the expansion plans, prompting the purchase of an additional 900-acre lot.—
Dylan Butts,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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However, a medical issue arose last week with one of the four crewmembers — NASA has not announced which one, citing privacy concerns — prompting the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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This play is bringing about far more resolution than any reunion ever has.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2026
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What matters next is the story and the emotion that the story is bringing about.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.—
Erin Osmon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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