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
The fish-like robot can also help demystify how some species of fish can walk on land today.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Beyond the courtroom, Nelson continues to demystify the legal system by sharing educational insights on social media, empowering individuals with the knowledge of their rights.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Over the weekend, statements from both sides have started to demystify the outcomes of a meeting that was largely about resetting the tone between the world’s top economies after a fractious year that drove both to the edge of decoupling.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Beyond the courtroom, Nelson continues to demystify the legal system by sharing educational insights on social media, empowering individuals with the knowledge of their rights.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Over the weekend, statements from both sides have started to demystify the outcomes of a meeting that was largely about resetting the tone between the world’s top economies after a fractious year that drove both to the edge of decoupling.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Thune has repeatedly explained that the bill, which Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose, does not have the votes to pass in the Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Logan star also explains how the strenuousness of the fight scenes doubled as an artistic choice.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Weeks later, Roach amended the order to clarify that cellphones would be prohibited in the courtroom.—
Matthew Davisson,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If feedback stings, breathe, then ask one clarifying question so everyone understands your intent.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Woods illustrates Sylvia’s sorrow through flashbacks to her daughter, Nadia (Olivia Edward as a teenager, Emma Farnell-Watson as an adult), who was a ballet dancer.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Govia said the attack seems to illustrate an underlying issue in society right now.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Ukraine’s ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.—
Hunter LaCroix,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
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To earn belief, leaders must protect early adopters, welcome critical feedback, and demonstrate value through real-world examples.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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This may help simplify matters if questions arise about which funds in the account are exempt from collection efforts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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