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as in to crack
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
we deciphered the hidden message to find out when we were supposed to meet
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
a convoluted thriller, the plot of which I was never able to actually decipher
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Recent Examples of decipher
As scientists decipher them, there’s one particular feedback loop that has come to dominate the conversation.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet the sudden ubiquity of this phrase also reveals the extraordinary pressure the young-adult generation feels to decipher a puzzle-like economy that barely rewards their best efforts.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Teams of researchers are trying to use AI to decipher these rumbles.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet the sudden ubiquity of this phrase also reveals the extraordinary pressure the young-adult generation feels to decipher a puzzle-like economy that barely rewards their best efforts.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Teams of researchers are trying to use AI to decipher these rumbles.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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Kiper said Beck is among four other quarterbacks who could crack his top five, depending on how the season plays out.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not a single player that will likely crack the Leafs lineup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Laughter from the crowd breaks the tension of what could have been understood as metaphor for Netanyahu’s actions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plenty of Nashvillians can probably understand the Maxwell House coffee brand’s recent marketing move.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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How his outside game translates to the NBA level will be a storyline to monitor this year.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Improved performance could allow translators to offset the lower cost-per-word by translating higher volumes of text, though Kutylowski notes that AI tools are allowing some businesses to bring translation in-house rather than outsourcing to professionals.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
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The next manager will be their sixth in nine seasons — enough for any sensible person to know that the problem extends far beyond that chair.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Horror fans often travel to destinations featured in scary movies or known for spooky legacies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The therapy works by breaking a cycle.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Isiah Pacheco had his longest carry this season — and broke two tackles to do it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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This loss is especially difficult to comprehend.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jaime Marsh, from Florida, is still struggling to comprehend what happened to her husband, Chris, on Saturday, August 23.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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These tiny passengers are now proving to be powerful storytellers, helping scientists decode ancient pandemics, dietary habits, and population dynamics.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tennessean photo journalist Andrew Nelles was recognized with a first place award in environmental photography by the 2025 Green Eyeshade awards for a collection of photos documenting the impacts of Hurricane Helene, which ravaged parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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The lessons cover how to recognize online exploitation, what steps to take if a friend needs help, and how to use reporting tools effectively.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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