1
as in solved
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 explained
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 unriddled
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The city builders of the 1950s solved their scale problem with steel, glass and concrete.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025 -
This could be solved with Valdez's electric stuff and may help prevent another late-season slide next season, as the Mets are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s where everything unraveled.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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That progress unraveled in the first half of 2025.—
Marie Poteriaieva,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s unsettling public tragedy took place when the conservative activist had just answered a question from an audience member at Utah Valley University about mass shootings committed by transgender people.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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They also were told that their requests would be answered, one way or another, within three months, an unusually quick turnaround for charitable grants and gifts.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Until issues like this are resolved, operators may shy away from letting agents interact with their systems.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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On September 2, Manhattan Federal Judge Lewis Liman ordered that Rojas not be deported until the case is resolved.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Unriddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddled. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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