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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
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Currently, judges in California courts are responsible for deciphering the nuances of California’s Invasion of Privacy law.
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Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.
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Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
The clicks are part of a growing sperm whale phonetic alphabet that researchers at CETI are deciphering.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.
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Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
Pitch tipping — the art of deciphering what might be coming based on small tells a pitcher might have — is a legal and common practice.
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Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Currently, judges in California courts are responsible for deciphering the nuances of California’s Invasion of Privacy law.
—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.
—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
The clicks are part of a growing sperm whale phonetic alphabet that researchers at CETI are deciphering.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.
—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
Pitch tipping — the art of deciphering what might be coming based on small tells a pitcher might have — is a legal and common practice.
—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphering
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Better decoding can increase the effective value of each physical qubit by making logical qubits more practical, which in turn improves the economics of scaling toward useful applications.
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Google says these experimental models leverage a form of speculative decoding to take a guess at future tokens, which can speed up generation compared to the way models generate tokens on their own.
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Plastic trays are the least expensive but are also prone to cracking and absorbing odors.
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Work is continuing to try to stabilize the Pacifica Municipal Pier, which began cracking at its base on June 4 and is now in danger of breaking off and falling into the water.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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For businesspeople, institutional investors, consumers with credit card or automobile debt, or anyone or anything else — for you — understanding the Fed is important.
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The AirPods Pro 3 boast new AI-powered features such as hearing protection, live language translation, heart rate monitoring, and fitness tracking, making these buds smarter than ever.
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However, his lack of strength, questionable frame and lack of true explosiveness create several questions about his translation to the next level, along with his inability to merge offensive and defensive value in the same season.
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What was your goal in translating The Odyssey and The Iliad?
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Disciplined organizations are translating AI investments into trust, operational excellence and measurable business impact.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Searching for Sanchez-Munoz Despite police knowing a suspect’s identity so early, Sanchez-Munoz — who was considered armed and dangerous — was still not in custody Wednesday.
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Dennis Romero Dennis Romero is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
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In 2012, most estimates were that breaking a 2048-bit RSA key would require a billion physical qubits.
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Hard sci-fi, meanwhile, leans into the fact that life evolving on other planets, under different conditions, and across different stretches of time will almost certainly take on forms so different from ours that comprehending them would be like imagining a new color.
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.
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“Deciphering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphering. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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