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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?
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Recent Examples of rephrase
Greene refuses to answer the question until the American journalist rephrases it himself.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Collins rephrased a quote by James Connolly, a revered Irish labor leader whose picture overlooked the speakers’ area at the lunch.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
While the vote passed comfortably with a 28-10 count, some of the state’s Republicans suggested rephrasing the resolution’s wording to show appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to support drilling in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
To rephrase that, brands can seriously matter to people.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Collins rephrased a quote by James Connolly, a revered Irish labor leader whose picture overlooked the speakers’ area at the lunch.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
While the vote passed comfortably with a 28-10 count, some of the state’s Republicans suggested rephrasing the resolution’s wording to show appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to support drilling in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 Jan. 2025
To rephrase that, brands can seriously matter to people.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rephrase
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The hope is that Mayer can provide a similar jolt with Bregman out, then translate that into a full-time MLB gig.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The women’s style sports a predominantly Vast Gray upper, which is a soft, barely gray shade which translates to more of an off-white appearance.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Professionals across industries rely on these systems to draft emails, generate reports, summarize data, and even brainstorm ideas.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a recent review paper, our team summarized how chronic stress is a hidden but powerful factor underlying cognitive aging, or the speed at which your cognitive performance slows down with age.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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“Rephrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrase. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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