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
The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 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
Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025
At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
While expeditions in the early 1990s deciphered crucial insights into the ship’s final moments, one expedition drew sharp criticism after a crewman’s body was found.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 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
Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Dec. 2025
At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
While expeditions in the early 1990s deciphered crucial insights into the ship’s final moments, one expedition drew sharp criticism after a crewman’s body was found.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphered
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The Broncos and offensive-line coach Zach Strief found a winner in 2024 with 6-foot-7 tackle Frank Crum, who surprisingly cracked Denver’s roster as an undrafted rookie out of Wyoming in 2024; Miller could be next in the mold of large, under-the-radar but high-upside Broncos tackles.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The 1970s building housing Arpoador was reborn with Brazilian modernism in mind, which is translated through its use of natural materials and nautical nods that bring the ocean in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The ship had tried to enter the Strait of Hormuz and faced attack from missiles for not paying attention to warnings from Iranian forces, the outlet said, in posts translated from Persian by Grok.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
4 May 2026
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Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 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 Human Genome Project was declared complete in 2003, with 92 percent of the human genome decoded; the majority of the remaining genome was sequenced by 2021.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 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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Ohl also broke the vaunted 20-second barrier to win the 50 freestyle.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The company broke ground on that air separation plant in Brownsville, Texas, to produce gases for an unnamed customer.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The super recognized him as the resident of an apartment on the first floor.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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During that cluster, Sidonio recognized the need to collect data on how often parents decline the shot and what happens to those babies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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