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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could
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Recent Examples of restate
In a follow-up post on X, Khanna restated his support for a wealth tax.
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly.
—NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Her memoir, Nobody's Girl, was published posthumously and restated her allegations against Andrew.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
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Garrett Downs, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
Well, what is dangerous is not restating what is in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which says that our troops cannot follow unlawful orders, very clearly.
—NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Her memoir, Nobody's Girl, was published posthumously and restated her allegations against Andrew.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Accordingly, current year and prior-period figures will be restated, with Puma United’s results, assets, and liabilities presented separately from continuing operations, the company said.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for restate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restate
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To translate Holocaust literature at a moment when genocide is not only a historical category but an active legal accusation exposes translators, editors, and institutions alike to pressures to contain, displace, or euphemize violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mo Dakhil, a former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, summarized that discontent in an appearance on Zach Lowe’s podcast this week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Miami Herald was the first to report the FBI 302 document, which summarizes the interview.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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