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plural of paraphrase
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an instance of expressing something in different words your essays on human rights should have some original thought and not be simply a paraphrase of what's in the textbook

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paraphrases

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verb

present tense third-person singular 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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Noun
  • At its annual developer conference two years ago, the company showed off a pair of glasses that performed live translations.
    Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Starting with translations, the platform supports expansion into audio dramas, visual novels, and more through an agentic workflow that simplifies adaptation processes.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Naturally, that discrepancy translates to significantly lower starting salaries for female players in the WNBA.
    Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Greater affordability directly translates to greater numbers.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In a world overloaded with information, interactive dashboards, dynamic visuals, and concise video summaries can make data not only digestible but impactful.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • These summaries provide a snapshot of the overall patient experience, highlighting key themes, concerns and satisfaction levels.
    Lauren Parr, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Armed with a better picture of the illnesses, health authorities will develop a case definition, which summarizes the key features of the illness.
    Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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