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
In experiencing firsthand the lack of access and education and learning that 1 billion women are predicted to be in menopause by 2025, Fadal decided to leave her job and try to demystify the life stage for other women.
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Women & Words is a collaborative publishing initiative between Penguin Random House and Storehouse Voices, designed to demystify the publishing process and create pathways for aspiring Black authors to be discovered, supported, and published.
—Essence, 14 Nov. 2025
Fighting the Math Stigma Her passion for demystifying numbers comes from a deeply personal place.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, work to demystify and show where growth opportunities exist.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
Women & Words is a collaborative publishing initiative between Penguin Random House and Storehouse Voices, designed to demystify the publishing process and create pathways for aspiring Black authors to be discovered, supported, and published.
—Essence, 14 Nov. 2025
Fighting the Math Stigma Her passion for demystifying numbers comes from a deeply personal place.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Nov. 2025
Instead, work to demystify and show where growth opportunities exist.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Mel explained that Chris was impressed by the move, and the two went for a run and had dinner together the next day.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly's sister publication, PEOPLE, makeup artist Nick Barose explained his inspiration for creating Madigan's glam for the evening.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the companies have not clarified where locations will be closing, financial constraints have pushed them to reduce their national footprint.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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After the Variety story was published, Grande clarified her comments regarding new music in a comment on a fan account's Instagram post about the interview.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Recent reassessments in parts of West Garfield Park, North Lawndale and Englewood illustrate a broader problem, with increases that go far beyond routine market movement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement No country illustrates the region’s dilemma better than Brazil, Latin America’s largest democracy.—
Oliver Stuenkel,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earlier protests demonstrated many Iranians’ opposition to the theocracy’s hard-line ideology, its insistence on the hijab, its control of media and education, its general brutality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Known for simplifying complex issues, O'Grady has reported on how tariffs impact small businesses and consumers, Federal Reserve policy and interest rate decisions, including securing an exclusive interview with a Federal Reserve president.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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