translating (into)

verb

present participle of translate (into)
as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) it remains to be seen whether the policy changes will translate into true progress

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for translating (into)
  1. causing
  2. creating
  3. bringing
  4. generating
  5. prompting
  6. doing
  7. bringing about
  8. spawning
Verb
  • During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of prompting
Verb
  • The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of bringing about
Verb
  • Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.
    — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford).
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Definition of spawning
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