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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
The pair often spent time trying to decipher the strange fossil.
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Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
There's a science behind adding curb appeal to your home, and Thumbtack has been on a mission to decipher the paint colors that add the most appeal to your exterior.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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
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Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
There's a science behind adding curb appeal to your home, and Thumbtack has been on a mission to decipher the paint colors that add the most appeal to your exterior.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Dua Lipa just wants to get the world to crack open a book.
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Three of those have cracked the top 10.
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These reports present your income and spending habits with clean, easy-to-understand visualizations.
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Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Burle Marx understood the country’s abundance as both subject and material.
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If feedback comes from an authority figure, keep your tone steady and translate their notes into a next step.
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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Martin, 36, best known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was selected in August as one of the top-50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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And although a counterintuitive concept that seemingly many on the Left struggle to comprehend, higher tax rates ultimately generate less, not more,tax revenue.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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These patterns can in principle be detected using the right sensors and then decoded—that is, mapped from electromagnetic current or blood oxygenation levels back into words and concepts.
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Gathering light, decoding data At a high level, the concept is fairly straightforward.
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The city recognized Grant for his lasting legacy and positive impact on the community.
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Sure, a lot of the mistakes or poor moments in defense can be waved away by recognizing that most of the team’s best defenders were sitting on the bench when the Turks wheeled away in delight with Ayhan’s goal.
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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