as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
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Recent Examples of translate
What’s more, an experiment conducted in Canada may not directly translate to the United States – which has a weaker safety net than its northern neighbor.
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Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Apparently, that didn’t translate well for some consumers.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
That height and length have translated to offensive rebounding, as all four teams rank in the top 50 in the country in that metric.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Apparently, that didn’t translate well for some consumers.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
That height and length have translated to offensive rebounding, as all four teams rank in the top 50 in the country in that metric.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The state requires cities to submit an annual report summarizing progress on implementing the city’s general plan and reports on housing production, stated a report from Planning Manager Chris Dominguez.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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