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in other words

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  1. Putting it differently, usually more simply or explicitly. For example, The weather was terrible, the plane took off several hours after the scheduled time, and then fog prevented their landing—in other words, they never got to the wedding at all. [Mid-1800s]


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The looksmaxxing community, in other words, is not too concerned about health.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Having $120,000, in other words, puts a household in their 30s — with typical income and expenses — on track for a comfortable retirement, not a lavish one.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

But a trillion — in other words, one thousand billions?

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

It is, in other words, another suburban chain hotel for business travelers and families on a budget.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“Or, in other words, you are determined to have him. He is rich, to be sure, and you may have more fine clothes and fine carriages than Jane. But will they make you happy?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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