demystifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of demystify
as in explains
to make plain or understandable a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner

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Recent Examples of demystifies Furthermore, even large-case, complex business—which is unlikely to face direct disintermediation—could experience pricing deflation as AI demystifies the insurance markets for sophisticated corporate buyers. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026 Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystifies
  1. explains
  2. clarifies
  3. illustrates
  4. demonstrates
  5. simplifies
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  • Sprouse explains that Wade is a British television presenter who hosts shows about aquatic animals with names like Dark Waters, Mighty Rivers, and River Monsters.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
  • Creatine is a natural compound that your body produces and uses for energy, Basbaum explains.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 July 2026
Definition of explains
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  • Garcia quickly clarifies that her living arrangement was a little different.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • As for what, perhaps, soba noodles with edamame and mushrooms have to do with Pablo Picasso, or why Salvador Dali gets an unexpected dessert course of a white chocolate potato souffle, Beshir clarifies the goal of the evening.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of clarifies
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  • One case in particular illustrates what can happen when questions arise about the information that’s provided to board members and other stakeholders concerning new corporate leaders.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Hurtado’s experience illustrates the chaos that, according to relatives of the deceased deportees and a forensic medicine expert, marked the handling of bodies after the earthquakes.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of illustrates
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  • The concern about the latest reorganization also demonstrates how unclear the ultimate scope of the upcoming moves still are – even to people close to and inside the agency.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The series demonstrates that AI video quality hinges on creator skill, not just the technology.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • That approach simplifies the balance of plant, reduces supporting equipment and lowers the overall installation footprint.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
Definition of simplifies

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