unriddled

verb

past tense of unriddle
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
  1. solved
  2. explained
  3. unraveled
  4. illustrated
  5. answered
  6. clarified
  7. resolved
  8. demonstrated
Verb
  • An 18-year-old mathematical problem concerning the limits of quantum computing may finally have been solved in just three days.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • JonBenét’s older half-brother, John Andrew Ramsey, said investigators must have courage and act aggressively to get the case solved as soon as possible.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of solved
Verb
  • Hall explained that his family had made it onto their new land but still needed a few materials to get things working properly.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Redick explained why both Bronny James and Cameron Carr were assigned to the Coachella Valley Lakers.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of explained
Verb
  • Brooklyn unraveled in the final two minutes Saturday, surrendering 10 consecutive points and a 17-point lead in a 124-121 loss to the Hawks at State Farm Arena.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Astrologer Renee Watt urges taking stock of where prior relationships unraveled and what red flags were brushed aside.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of unraveled
Verb
  • Indeed, this is perhaps best illustrated by the Alta Moda line of Dolce & Gabbana, which has featured intricate beading, delicate lace, sculptural drapery, complicated basketry, and lush floral appliqués.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Alphatart’s web novel first appeared in 2018, and the webtoon, illustrated by Sumpul, published its final chapter in January.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • The Bears answered with another TD drive and put the game away after Darnold's interception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back to base camp The Knicks are 2-4, and two of their starters answered the same chemistry question on opposite sides of the spectrum.
    — Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of answered
Verb
  • Tenerife’s largest shareholder Rayco García acknowledged there is still much to be clarified.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • However, Meta has clarified that its partnership with Fourier is currently limited to research and experimentation.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of clarified
Verb
  • Contracts are resolved using data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That case likely won't move forward until the criminal charges are resolved.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of resolved
Verb
  • The cells demonstrated reversible fluorination and defluorination, the processes through which fluoride ions move into and out of electrode materials during charging and discharging.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And members of both parties were taking stock of the deep reach Democrats demonstrated Tuesday, with Senate, House and state legislative seats flipped in red strongholds that have not been up for grabs in a presidential race in years.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of demonstrated
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“Unriddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddled. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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