as in to explain
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 demystify
How to Invest in Oil demystifies oil investing, providing clear insights into tax advantages, risk management, and maximizing returns.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
These sessions demystify digital tools and teach practical security methods.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Parents can demystify this process as soon as their child earns their first paycheck.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 10 July 2025
Hakim prides herself on demystifying and streamlining the design process for her clients, working with them to create highly individual spaces.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
These sessions demystify digital tools and teach practical security methods.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Parents can demystify this process as soon as their child earns their first paycheck.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 10 July 2025
Hakim prides herself on demystifying and streamlining the design process for her clients, working with them to create highly individual spaces.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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The grandmother explained that the family had called first responders after her daughter had taken the her granddaughter’s phone away, and the child became emotionally upset.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In an Instagram post featuring photos of her, her husband Steven Oleksy, and their twins Oliver and Molly, Brooke explained her reasoning for missing the funeral.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, revealed that his first posthumous album is set to be released this year, and clarified that only certain music from the slain artist would ever see the light of day.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The researchers did not clarify whether breaking down brain glycogen could stop human brain cells from dying, Okun noted.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This illustrates the importance of using your logo as your marketing tool, not just as an identifier.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harper’s frustrations, though, seemingly illustrated the divide between the MLB Players Association and Manfred, a deeply experienced labor lawyer who’s now in his third term as commissioner.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Drawing on over 50 in-depth interviews, MIT researchers demonstrate that when employees help define the problem, co-design workflows, experiment with tools, and shape fair transition policies, not only does adoption improve, but worker productivity and job quality also rise.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Annually, Wheeler has to demonstrate his manic-zaniness by jumping out the window of a local business.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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When generative AI simplifies processes, the leader’s role evolves from dictating directions to empowering creativity and strategic problem-solving.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some observers think the move to simplify its visa approvals process and increase tourism is part of this overall strategy, another way to boost its foreign exchange reserves.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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