It seems most active late in the morning and early afternoon .
In the early morning and late afternoon , it seems most active .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The series was also published with some success in France , where new stories were produced even after the closing of the series in Italy .
The series was also published with some success in France , where new stories were produced even after the end of the series in Italy .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

A specification tree shows all specifications of a technical system under development in a hierarchical order .
A specification tree shows all the specifications of a technical system in development in a hierarchical order .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

Detroit Lake is a reservoir confiscated by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River southeast of Salem , Oregon , United States .
Detroit Lake is a reservoir impounded by the Detroit Dam on the North Santiam River southeast of Salem , Oregon , United States .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes