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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
The pages restate themes and jokes, the same words on many pages, each with little iterations.
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
If a gatekeeper hesitates, breathe and restate your win.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill just restates what the Constitution already says.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Zelensky also restated his opposition to the lifting of some US sanctions on Russian oil exports in an effort to increase the amount of oil reaching global markets.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
If a gatekeeper hesitates, breathe and restate your win.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
The bill just restates what the Constitution already says.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Zelensky also restated his opposition to the lifting of some US sanctions on Russian oil exports in an effort to increase the amount of oil reaching global markets.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restate
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Nearly all the instructions were relayed electronically from the director’s cave and translated by a bilingual assistant director.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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His tough blocking is his strongest attribute, and his background as a walk-on linebacker at Wisconsin should translate well to special teams.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That makes Dispatch useful for reviewing different proposals, comparing contracts, or summarizing research.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
28 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,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Restate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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