REWORDING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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an instance of expressing something in different words I like your rewording of that paragraph better than the original

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verb

present participle of reword

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to express something (as a text or statement) in different words I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it

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After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution. — Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

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At all six stores in New York this summer, one of the top-selling books—helped along by Hollywood—was Emily Wilson’s twelve-thousand-one-hundred-and-ten-line verse translation of the Odyssey.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
His theory didn’t reach far beyond Japan until the translation of his original essay, first in 1978, then in 2005, and again, with Mori’s approval, in 2012.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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For Pyratex, founded in Madrid in 2018, the project highlights its work translating alternative raw materials into finished textiles.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
My approach is to explain the failure scenario, identify necessary controls and work with colleagues on a path forward, translating technical complexity into business owner accountability, without creating security drag for the business.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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