PARAPHRASED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

paraphrased

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past tense of paraphrase

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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words could you paraphrase your diagnosis of my medical condition, using simpler language?

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Recent Examples of paraphrased Some responses are paraphrased for clarity or condensed for brevity. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Was the information cited, paraphrased or quoted accurately? — Elaine Watson, The Conversation, 30 July 2024 In the video, which LaNasa paraphrased, Colbert said life's difficult moments are ultimately experiences to be embraced. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 In some cases, an AI model blended or paraphrased elements from multiple real papers, including believable-sounding titles and author lists, the company says. — Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026 Alone In zero-click experiences, your original content may be cited, summarized or paraphrased by AI without attribution or referral. — Don Dodds, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Joachim Trier, who won Best International Feature for Sentimental Value, paraphrased James Baldwin’s observation that all adults are responsible for the children of the world. — Judy Berman, Time, 16 Mar. 2026 Even more than usual, critics and Dylanologists scrutinized Modern Times for references and allusions, finding words and melodies paraphrased from the works of Muddy Waters, Bing Crosby, and the Roman poet Ovid. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026

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This interview has been condensed for clarity and was translated from Spanish to English.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Players could run faster and change direction more quickly, which translated to better performance on the pitch.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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