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
Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 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
For families deciphering what’s necessary and what to skip in a skin regimen, building a healthy routine for kids can be easy to manage.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 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
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So, while teammates are cracking jokes at one another, Kelce and Mahomes know work needs to be done on Friday night to ensure a 1-0 start to the season against a formidable opponent.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Finally, place the eggs in an ice bath to completely cool before cracking, peeling and eating.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Romer's endogenous growth theory provides a fascinating lens for understanding AI inference costs by treating knowledge and ideas as non-rivalrous goods with unique economic properties.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Berlekamp was also the coinventor of the Berlekamp-Welch algorithm and the Berlekamp-Massey algorithms, both used for efficient decoding of Reed-Solomon codes.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Sep. 2019
Verb
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The refracting lens of the self, translating world.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Her process often begins with photography before translating it into paint.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shades of brown everything is a big color trend for fall, which means knowing how to style brown boots with black has become a necessary skill.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city's restaurants, cafés, and bars reflect the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods, and knowing where to stay is the key to having convenient access to the best spots.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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On another project, Dutch audiovisual experts collaborated with French-only contractors, a mix that required not just translation, but diplomacy and improvisation.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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English translation copyright © 2025 by Mara Faye Lethem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the proud mom swapped out her Facebook cover photo after the Super Bowl champion and the pop superstar announced their internet-breaking news.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Jane Levere covers and analyzes breaking news about the arts.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Carla and Pedro are struggling to explain the horrific events to their kids and have a hard time comprehending what happened themselves.—
Jake Lubbehusen,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Deciphering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphering. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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