1
as in cracking
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 understanding
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 deciphering
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Figuring out how to drop and fold rear seats was a snap, as was deciphering Kia’s latest tech amenities.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Though historians have called for further research before making claims, the proposal of a script rooted in sign language might open the chance to explore a new way of deciphering Mayan art and show the ancient civilization to be even more sophisticated and efficient than scholars even knew.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Now, a team of international astronomers has succeeded in deciphering the gravitational wave signal, GW190412, to determine more about the collision and the resulting event that sent an infant black hole hurtling through space.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Figuring out how to drop and fold rear seats was a snap, as was deciphering Kia’s latest tech amenities.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphering
Verb
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The offense seems to be cracking under the weight of having to carry the team.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those larger ions won’t necessarily fit into existing battery designs without cracking or breaking the elements, Datta says.—
Andrew Moseman,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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And without understanding these models at a deep level, they can’t be trusted to do anything where failure is not an option.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there’s no single biomarker that can perfectly predict disease or mortality, there are many that reign supreme in understanding women’s overall health and disease risk.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The signs were there, in plain sight, only the decoding came too late.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advanced decoding systems then reconstruct the original data, allowing information sent from distances comparable to Mars to be received with remarkable accuracy.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, government and private funding both remain important for scientific discoveries and translating knowledge into practical applications.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brain–computer interfaces offer a solution by directly translating brain waves to text.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For the first 330 days, Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life, not knowing he was executed on day 328.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That dominance, with Chapman often waiting in the wings, gave Cora the advantage of managing seven-inning games, knowing any lead was likely safe over the final two frames.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Real change happens when clinicians in this industry show up to engage with community, policy, research translation and public perception.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series’ original title, Skiftet, adds a layer of meaning beyond the international translation, The New Force.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
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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According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 230,000 Coloradans have difficulty comprehending and communicating in English.—
Micki Olson,
The Conversation,
16 Sep. 2025
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The way humanity finally got to the level of ChatGPT was not by comprehending intelligence well enough to craft an intelligent mind.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Deciphering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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