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as in solves
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 explains
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 unriddles
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Try cleaning out your filter and emptying the bin to see if this solves the problem.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Adding lanes rarely solves the problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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But they were chosen as the targets for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) to assess our planetary defense capabilities, Makadia explains.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode, the peacemaking mission between Josh and Seth, in rural Montana, completely falls apart, and the mediator—who explains that this is his first official mediation—mostly just stands there as the neighbors trade insults and issue threats.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Their bid to cash in on the find quickly unravels into a dangerous pursuit, as smugglers and rivals close in and an unlikely band of companions, including a resourceful fish vendor and a volatile local troublemaker, get swept up in the mayhem.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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This spontaneous journey took me to Andalucía, the southernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula, with natural beauty that unravels like a cinematic masterpiece.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The apparent corner-cutting illustrates how top brass at Florida’s flagship law school relaxed longstanding safeguards to fast-track the state’s top legal official into its classrooms — even as Republican leaders in Tallahassee demand greater transparency and oversight of university instruction.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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After receiving permission from the government, Brevard County Public Works removed 10,000 pounds of concrete — a volume that illustrates how deeply trapped the manatee was within the infrastructure.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Humans remain uniquely capable of deciding which answers matter and why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, the force that safeguards the Islamic Republic, answers directly to him.—
Suman Naishadham,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Company leadership emphasizes that achieving positive operating cash flow less than two years after going public demonstrates the viability of the business model and positions TMTG for future revenue growth and long-term shareholder value creation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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That could come as the economy figures out what to do with all the labor that software has eaten.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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With this approach, rather than just having police respond to an issue, the department figures out a way to try and resolve it.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Unriddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddles. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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