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as in deciphered
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 understood
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 decoded
The researchers say the QWERTY keyboard system is more successful than the version that decoded mental handwriting.
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Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
These signals are digitized and decoded by some form of specialist software.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
However the telegram could not be decoded because there was an issue finding the keys to the safe where the codebook was kept.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2024, scientists decoded sperm whale codas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
My work happens where languages don’t line up, where meaning must be reimagined rather than decoded and flattened.
—Ross Benjamin, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Once decoded, the coordinates pointed directly to Guadalajara.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Cotton Incorporated’s trend forecasters, whose expertise lies in analyzing fashion, have decoded what consumers will be purchasing looking ahead.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Here are the lyrics of The Life of a Showgirl's Track 4, decoded.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
These signals are digitized and decoded by some form of specialist software.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
However the telegram could not be decoded because there was an issue finding the keys to the safe where the codebook was kept.
—Hope Coke, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2024, scientists decoded sperm whale codas.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Nov. 2025
My work happens where languages don’t line up, where meaning must be reimagined rather than decoded and flattened.
—Ross Benjamin, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Once decoded, the coordinates pointed directly to Guadalajara.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Cotton Incorporated’s trend forecasters, whose expertise lies in analyzing fashion, have decoded what consumers will be purchasing looking ahead.
—Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Here are the lyrics of The Life of a Showgirl's Track 4, decoded.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoded
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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First, let it be understood that the Padres were not facing another of what has been a seemingly constant stream of pitchers with incredible stuff.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The report analyzes data from 2022 through 2024 to grade counties on unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution, perhaps better understood as smog and soot, respectively.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The team knew Reiten’s contract expired in the summer.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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But no one knew how to fully compute these invariants in an efficient way, except for the first member of the sequence.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Brooke said moments during filming forced her to confront lingering insecurities about whether her father ever fully grasped her independence and success.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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