1
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
I managed to unriddle the novel's central mystery before the main character did
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the all-encompassing genius of Leonardo da Vinci is something that no biographer could ever hope to unriddle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unriddle
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But some students and parents say this still doesn't solve the bigger issue of not having enough places to park.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026 -
In a traditional classroom, the struggle to synthesize multiple papers to create an original thesis, or solve a complex pre-calculus problem is exactly where learning occurs.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Larger population and better pay helps explain why taxable retail sales were $155 billion in West California in the second quarter, nearly double the $80 billion spent in East California.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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During the public comment period, Crisoforo Gomez, organizer with the San Diego and Imperial County Labor Council, explained that concern.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Allowing that achievement to unravel through uncertainty or neglect would hand competitors an advantage.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 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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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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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City leaders approved a $27 million settlement in 2021 to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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If the case isn’t resolved in their favor, Talcott said Levy and the foundation will appeal to the state or even federal Supreme Court.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
15 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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“Unriddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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