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as in to decipher
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the agents worked into the night to decode the intercepted message from the enemy spy
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people
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Recent Examples of decode
In the 20th century, America won the space race, decoded the human genome, and ushered in the internet age -- not by accident, but through a strategic national commitment to research and development rooted in freedom, enterprise, and a clear sense of purpose.
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Brian Babin, National Review, 17 July 2025
This raw data then gets processed through analysis software like Cellebrite’s Physical Analyzer, where it’s decoded, organized, and made searchable.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Artificial intelligence, specifically deep learning algorithms, then decodes these signals and translates them into commands for a robotic hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
The field has also become specialized, Hochberg says, with some groups focused on decoding speech while others work on improving control of robotic limbs.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Brian Babin, National Review, 17 July 2025
This raw data then gets processed through analysis software like Cellebrite’s Physical Analyzer, where it’s decoded, organized, and made searchable.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Artificial intelligence, specifically deep learning algorithms, then decodes these signals and translates them into commands for a robotic hand.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
The field has also become specialized, Hochberg says, with some groups focused on decoding speech while others work on improving control of robotic limbs.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Often when playing against Macdonald’s defense, which is tricky to decipher because of all the post-snap rotations and disguised pressures, the right play is to check it down to a running back or tight end, take 3 or 4 yards and move to the next play.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Obtaining laboratory research experience in Miami impressed on me the power of science to decipher the mechanisms of life and improve human health.—
Seth Tomchik,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Free Stage is known for drawing crowds with its mix of retro icons and crowd-pleasers.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Ford’s traditional business operations, known as Ford Blue, earned $661 million in the quarter compared with $1.17 billion in the year-ago quarter.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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There are two approaches to accomplish this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The gap between the 13th and 14th being that large is difficult to comprehend, a matter of Stephenson being incredibly porous without the puck.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The class — recognized for their distinguished careers in entertainment, music and talent management — will be honored at a red-carpet reception and gala induction ceremony on Oct. 22 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Read on to see what’s in store for your sign this year with your monthly tarot horoscope, Leo.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Challenge Of Scaling Manufacturing The massive scale of the energy industry can be challenging to grasp.—
Matthew Dawson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nina, 85, was exhausted in the 35 degree Celsius (95 degree Fahrenheit) heat, grasping her crutch, already separated from her bags by rescuers.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Riviera’s restaurants and bars can accommodate a wide variety of dietary restrictions and preferences—though advance notice is often appreciated.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Employers appreciate adaptability and commitment to continuous learning.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Decode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decode. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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