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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
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Health care professionals are now caught between deciphering new legislation and their duty to provide quality care.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By building out a picture of the whales’ health, habits and diet, researchers are deciphering the many ways humans impact their lives and guiding conservation actions that may mean life or death for the orcas.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
By uncovering these complex vocal structures, this research marks a crucial step in deciphering the meaning behind sperm whale communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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
To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Health care professionals are now caught between deciphering new legislation and their duty to provide quality care.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
By building out a picture of the whales’ health, habits and diet, researchers are deciphering the many ways humans impact their lives and guiding conservation actions that may mean life or death for the orcas.
—Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
By uncovering these complex vocal structures, this research marks a crucial step in deciphering the meaning behind sperm whale communication.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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
To make deciphering all these invites a little easier, here’s what to know about formal attire.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphering
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Dynamic decoding changes the probabilities based on the task at hand, without changing the model’s underlying weights.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Still, his words require considerable decoding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Avalanche Association also said recent avalanches, rapid melting, heavy snowfall or rain, and cracking or collapsing snow can all mean the terrain is prone to an avalanche.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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With so much experience playing Head, Claassen is easily able to improvise in the moment answering random questions, cracking jokes and exchanging repartee with audience members, like the unfortunate man in row B who dared to show up at the theater on Friday in a casual sweatshirt.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The answer begins with understanding a trade chart — a diagram that assigns a numerical value to every pick in the draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company has steadily added AI features to the product, including a new live-translation mode introduced last year.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The casting of Wang Yibo was central to that translation.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By controlling edge recombination through passivation, these wafers can maintain strong carrier collection and high efficiency, translating their theoretical advantages into practical, high-performing solar cells.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her priorities will include deeper engagement with members and partners, operational excellence and translating sustainability commitments into measurable outcomes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But knowing a lot of the athletes personally comes with its challenges.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In fact, much of his success came from a relentless commitment to knowing what was next.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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After rising higher earlier this year and briefly breaking the $100-per-ounce barrier, silver prices slid sharply before dipping and rising — and then dipping again.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Deciphering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphering. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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