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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
That thought acted like a lockpick, opening the channel and allowing inner speech to be decoded.
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Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Jackson decoded receiver screens with ease.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Stanford University scientists have successfully decoded inner speech, or the silent thoughts in a person’s head, with an accuracy rate of up to 74%.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Below, here is Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl track list, decoded.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Once decoded, the script causes the browser to download a chain of additional obfuscated JavaScript.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
So far, no classical algorithm has dethroned the new algorithm, known as decoded quantum interferometry (DQI).
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
There is no truth to be found in the mind of a rapist; there’s no logic there to be parsed or decoded.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Those noisy biometric signals are decoded by an AI-powered processor (2), which sends nerve-stimulation instructions to electrodes on that same forearm patch.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Jackson decoded receiver screens with ease.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Stanford University scientists have successfully decoded inner speech, or the silent thoughts in a person’s head, with an accuracy rate of up to 74%.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Below, here is Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl track list, decoded.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Once decoded, the script causes the browser to download a chain of additional obfuscated JavaScript.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
So far, no classical algorithm has dethroned the new algorithm, known as decoded quantum interferometry (DQI).
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
There is no truth to be found in the mind of a rapist; there’s no logic there to be parsed or decoded.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Those noisy biometric signals are decoded by an AI-powered processor (2), which sends nerve-stimulation instructions to electrodes on that same forearm patch.
—Chad Bouton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoded
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.—
TIME PR,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The robot must determine where the object can be safely grasped, whether surfaces will slip or break under pressure, and how weight is distributed.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Supporters remember the painful defeats grasped from the jaws of victory more than easy wins.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fergus McCaffrey While context informs and amplifies the viewing experience, Jacobs’ abstract paintings may be appreciated without these backdrops.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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