as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results
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as in translating
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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The way the service will work is that once a connection is made, the person with the T-Mobile account enters a few digits on their phone (*87* to be exact) and that will enable the real-time translation service on the network.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026 -
One line may strike a chord, but much of the dialogue sounds like awkward translation.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her priorities will include deeper engagement with members and partners, operational excellence and translating sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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At these Olympics, broadcast drones have given new life to the decades-old Olympic motto — faster, higher, stronger — translating it for the technological age.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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