rewording 1 of 2

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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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rewording

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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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Recent Examples of rewording
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewording
Noun
  • And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • This includes transcript and translation features, but as PCMAg’s evaluation notes, this is not free.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This work of checking in on team members or translating ambiguity, especially during periods of uncertainty, has been dubbed the empathy or care tax.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Labels like Staud, Le Monde Beryl, and Aeyde are experts at translating easy shoe shapes like flats and strappy mules into elevated works of art, fit for even the most formal of occasions.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 June 2026

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“Rewording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewording. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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