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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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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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Administration officials said the plan will help the West move beyond complaining about the problem of access to critical minerals to actually solving it.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026 -
The levees that solved its flooding concerns also hampered its growth.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs argued Brady’s role as a sports network broadcaster — not just a Patriots icon — explains his neutral stance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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And Tony Day is the key to unraveling that plot and Sweetpea’s got the bit between her teeth.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Vargas said that within days of the family’s being detained and sent to the prisonlike facility in South Texas — where guards patrol the halls and the lights never turn off — her daughter began to unravel.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi illustrates how constitutional authoritarianism can be fused with majoritarian identity rather than relying solely on executive prerogative.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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The exchange illustrated Halverson’s point about the dangers of people carrying and shooting guns on college campuses, and also carried the weight of the two men’s experiences handling guns.—
Seth Tupper,
States Newsroom,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Grammys have arrived and Music’s Biggest Night will finally answer questions that have been hounding music fans since the 2026 nominees were announced in November.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Authorities also said to watch out for people ringing doorbells to see if anyone answers, packages left at doors to test whether a home is vacant, and unfamiliar vehicles or people repeatedly passing by a house.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Updated to clarify Epstein’s stake in Coinbase and Blockstream.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Be creative, entrepreneurial and open to new experiences and professional networks while continuing to clarify your interests, purpose, and goals.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last month, Vice President JD Vance met with South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to speak about how the dispute involving Coupang might be resolved.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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By incorporating wind dynamics into their calculations, the researchers resolved long-standing discrepancies between theoretical models and real-world data.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Mamdani can prove his critics wrong, and demonstrate his commitment to his principles, by making traditional Medicare a central pillar of his health policy.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Unriddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddle. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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