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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
Obtaining laboratory research experience in Miami impressed on me the power of science to decipher the mechanisms of life and improve human health.
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Seth Tomchik, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Scientists are also still trying to decipher the origins of lunar water, floating two prevailing theories.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2025
Its researchers were then able to show that a quantum computer is faster at deciphering the quantum problem.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s wrong.
—Turgay Ayer, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Seth Tomchik, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
Scientists are also still trying to decipher the origins of lunar water, floating two prevailing theories.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2025
Its researchers were then able to show that a quantum computer is faster at deciphering the quantum problem.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s wrong.
—Turgay Ayer, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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Justin Scott Of all the first- and second-year defensive linemen on the Hurricanes’ roster, Justin Scott is the most poised for consistent playing time — and to potentially crack the starting lineup.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some highlights: Security researchers figured out how to crack eight brands of electronic safes using two different techniques, both exposing significant vulnerabilities, Wired reports.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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To better understand how microbes interact with the human body, scientists use cutting-edge tools such as gnotobiotic mouse models, metabolomics, and quantitative imaging — uncovering pathways that could inform future treatments and improve human health.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Success depends on translating those requirements into a practical design and implementing them accurately and thoughtfully.—
Harikrishnan Muthukrishnan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This story originally appeared on WIRED Italia and has been translated from Italian.—
Gianluca Dotti,
Wired News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Darcy Miller, known on TikTok as @darcycass, received an urgent call shortly after selling her couch on Facebook Marketplace from the buyer.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mass Ave resident Jeff Stroebel knows in this day and age people are always on their phones.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Edwards broke his own world record twice on that day, jumping a gargantuan 18 meters and 29 centimeters (slightly over 60 feet) with his second attempt.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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This is particularly the case for entrepreneurs like myself, whose clients are high-achieving women looking for help in breaking lifelong patterns.—
Shay Levister,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are two approaches to accomplish this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The gap between the 13th and 14th being that large is difficult to comprehend, a matter of Stephenson being incredibly porous without the puck.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The scientists have also decoded which genes were supplied by each plant to create tubers in the first place.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Listening allows the brain to extract meaning without the difficult process of decoding.—
Stephanie N. Del Tufo,
The Conversation,
28 July 2025
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The class — recognized for their distinguished careers in entertainment, music and talent management — will be honored at a red-carpet reception and gala induction ceremony on Oct. 22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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