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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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Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System, or VPS, solves a problem that has quietly stunted the autonomous delivery industry.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026 -
No such luck with Imperfect Women, which languishes in the same genre space but is perfectly obvious in comparison, a series that solves its mystery halfway through the season but still keeps going.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The brand grew out of Pacific Pharma (now part of Amorepacific), which explains its derm-minded approach.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is where the real magic will happen, the Navy explains.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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But nothing illustrates the need quite as clearly as seeing it firsthand.—
John Garrahan,
The Providence Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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The story of how the Higgs particle was discovered illustrates this.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Moana answers the ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with Maui on an unforgettable quest to restore prosperity to her people.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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After the crew answers a distress signal and brings an alien life form back with them, their vessel becomes a trap, its corridors narrowing as the creature moves through the shadows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Return demonstrates that the group anticipated and debated some of those same concerns in songwriting sessions and meetings with company execs at Big Hit Music and HYBE.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, Rebouças demonstrates her gratitude for two key partners in Globoplay and leading Brazilian production banner Conspiração.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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One of Wood’s favorite bits is his character’s reaction when Grace figures out a way to turn the game to her favor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 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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Your 11th House of Social Networks brightens as the intuitive Moon conjoins studious Mercury, so thoughtful outreach strengthens bonds and clarifies shared goals, especially within teams and community circles.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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The agreement clarifies that the court denied Morris’ motion to dismiss based on the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine.—
Alexa Shrake,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Unriddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddles. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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