1
as in cracked
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 understood
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 deciphered
Among the finds are a 4th-century coin bearing the face of Emperor Constantine, as well as medieval pottery fragments bearing markings archaeologists have not yet deciphered.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
What’s more, the back of the painting shows a number code which was deciphered in the project to reveal the year of production—1934.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
What’s more, the back of the painting shows a number code which was deciphered in the project to reveal the year of production—1934.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphered
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Dodging rockfall that would’ve cracked my low-hanging differential.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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When Jonah was 3, sound asleep in his room at his older sister’s birthday party, bullets from an assault rifle cracked through the windows of Jamon’s house and left holes above his bed.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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It was translated from the original German version with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by our editors.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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From On the Other Side Is March by Sólrún Michelsen, translated by Marita Thomsen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The calls obtained by PEOPLE were eventually decoded and presented as evidence in Shirilla's 2023 murder trial.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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After noticing that one of the items purchased was the entire Lip Critic discography on Bandcamp, Kaser was later confronted by the fan at one of their shows, who claimed to have decoded hidden messages in their music.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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While Warsh broke precedent by not submitting his projections for the federal funds rate, nine members of the FOMC see room for a hike before the end of 2026.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Only two players broke par in the third round — Emiliano Grillo in 30 mph wind before the leaders teed off, and Scheffler with a 69.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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In 1908 a significant court ruling determined that only those born to Parsi fathers are recognized by the state as Parsi, laying the groundwork for more than a century of exclusion.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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After a few minutes of ritual, a group of three men shed their long black robes to reveal flowing gowns and began their sema, or ceremony, a ritual that has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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“Deciphered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphered. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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