as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
his motives for starting an argument with the coach were a complete riddle
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as in drills
to make a hole or series of holes in
several signs along the highway were riddled by buckshot
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as in suffuses
to spread throughout
the newspaper exposé revealed a gaming commission that is riddled with corruption
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Recent Examples of riddles
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Combat isn't everything, however; Silent Hill f has plenty of puzzles, riddles, and secrets scattered throughout the world, providing a satisfying challenge.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Representing himself in the case, Routh submitted three filings to the court, all of which were filled with unusual sentiments and riddles with typos.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The quintessentially British film also charts the adventures of a group of friends from different walks of life residing in a grand castle-like building and solving riddles together.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Dark matter has remained one of the biggest riddles in modern physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
At least one of these riddles has been solved!
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Steven R. Furlanetto, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
If conversations feel like riddles, don’t let pride get in the way of asking the right questions, Leo.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Combat isn't everything, however; Silent Hill f has plenty of puzzles, riddles, and secrets scattered throughout the world, providing a satisfying challenge.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Representing himself in the case, Routh submitted three filings to the court, all of which were filled with unusual sentiments and riddles with typos.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The quintessentially British film also charts the adventures of a group of friends from different walks of life residing in a grand castle-like building and solving riddles together.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Dark matter has remained one of the biggest riddles in modern physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2025
At least one of these riddles has been solved!
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Any trip to the dark night skies of our Southern California deserts reveals a vista full of wonder and mystery — riddles that astrophysicists like myself spend our days unraveling.
—Steven R. Furlanetto, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riddles
Noun
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Also, any excuse to watch Bill Nighy, who stars as Doctor Lazarus, whose death plunges his forensic psychologist son (Sam Clafin) into a labyrinth of family mysteries.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Director Jean-François Poisson’s film centers on the lingering questions and mysteries surrounding the demise of the Expos.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If New England drills the Dolphins, head coach Mike McDaniel might not make it to Week 3.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Parsons attended Cowboys practices during training camp but has not participated in any team drills.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An international cult favorite, Lee is revered for the philosophical nerve that suffuses his rigorously inventive melodramas, which variously pick apart the complexities of Korean society.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These are not just research puzzles but ethical responsibilities.—
Ekaterina Muravevskaia,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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Earlier tests measured relatively abstract capabilities on reasoning puzzles and exam-style questions.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Minnesota will be aggressive filling whatever holes spring up, and Reeve has proven to be resourceful.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Drill small pilot holes a half inch from the sides of the board.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Salicylic acid penetrates deep into the pores to dissolve away acne-causing debris, while coddling the skin barrier with a cocktail of ceramides and niacinamide.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over time, the fate of the footage has become one of the biggest enigmas in Hollywood history.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unexplained aerial phenomena, commonly branded as UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) and more recently as UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), remain one of history’s most enduring enigmas.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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When a leg pierces the surface, capillary forces cause the fan to spread open within milliseconds, creating a broad paddle.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Riddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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