1
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
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.
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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
Although the collective delicate webbing of Nishikawa’s pieces is difficult to decipher from a distance, the artworks come into sharp focus as guests approach the open white-walled exhibition space.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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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
Although the collective delicate webbing of Nishikawa’s pieces is difficult to decipher from a distance, the artworks come into sharp focus as guests approach the open white-walled exhibition space.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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Fall is the perfect time to plant milkweed, Timm said, because the plants need to overwinter, allowing the cold to crack their seeds open.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vomit situation was cracking me up that that was on TV.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025
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The first two abbreviations are easy enough to understand.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Wilson understood the concerns of both local officials and residents and thanked them for meeting with his team to discuss the idea.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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In other words, higher numbers in ratings should translate to higher numbers in real-world use as well, even if the actual page count differs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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But even that minimum would translate to roughly 14,000 cases a year in Colorado in which courts approved taking people’s wages because of unpaid medical bills.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Head and the Heart is an American indie folk band formed in Seattle who are known for their harmonious vocal blends and heartfelt lyrics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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According to Hays, who is representing Richard and Holly, no such conspiracy existed, and whether or not Richard and Holly knew whether the money went to boys’ ranches is irrelevant, since Baker’s case was focused on violating estray laws, not any financial motivation.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Neither opponent would win again, as if Beckett had broken their spirit.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Beyond breaking records in sales and attendance, the residency emerged as one of the most powerful economic and cultural catalysts the island has seen.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Largely touted as one of the best games ever made, Hades has inspired many imitators, many of which only superficially comprehend the special alchemy of design elements that makes the indie actioner so effective.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Miller later said the same enemies can’t comprehend their strength, determination and passion.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The parallel between non-Iranian humans and AI models found by the researchers suggests these aren't just technical failures but fundamental deficiencies in decoding meaning in cross-cultural contexts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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While the prospect of decoding Einstein’s genius remains uncertain, the real-world applications of Stereo-seq V2 are immediate, offering scientists sharper tools to explore the biology of cancer, infection, and rare diseases locked away in tissue archives.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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She was honored with the CBC Body Award, which recognizes an individual for their exceptional work in promoting policies and creating opportunities that support the empowerment of the Black community.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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