1
as in to decipher
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the agents worked into the night to decode the intercepted message from the enemy spy
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people
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Recent Examples of decode
Precision is building a brain-computer interface, or a BCI, which is a system that decodes neural signals and translates them into commands for external technologies.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
These messages can be decoded by using watercolors to paint over the message.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The exact meaning of the president’s words are often difficult to decode, whether by accident or design.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The quartet is designed, however, to work together as a single instrument with the power to decode some of our star's biggest mysteries.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
These messages can be decoded by using watercolors to paint over the message.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The exact meaning of the president’s words are often difficult to decode, whether by accident or design.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
The quartet is designed, however, to work together as a single instrument with the power to decode some of our star's biggest mysteries.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decode
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On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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However, the current system is a mishmash of educational jargon that is difficult to decipher.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Redick understood he’d be judged by wins and losses in the NBA coaching seat.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical trends might provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Anyone who’s attempted to read a paper map while navigating traffic understands the dangers of trying to comprehend the full picture mid-journey.—
Mike Caulfield,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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Because a number of the most successful photo studios were based in Los Angeles, photographers could choose from a large and constantly replenishing population of young men anxious to be recognized, to be chosen.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Black men read the room, recognizing the power dynamics clothing signaled, and began making their involuntary uniforms their own.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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Back to battle once again for their lives and a giant cash prize, the wordless preview sees contestants facing a series of high-stakes situations, involving guns, fists and an ominous giant gumball machine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The piece was impossible to grasp in its totality, much as the forces contributing to the deterioration of the environment are difficult for us as humans to apprehend, which pushes us toward inaction or neglect.—
Naima Morelli,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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After her eldest fully grasped how to use the EpiPen and understood the signs and symptoms, Chrisma started educating Kalea, who was around 1 year old, on how to use the EpiPen as well.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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“Decode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decode. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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