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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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The key is matching the debt relief strategy to your specific situation rather than assuming bankruptcy automatically solves everything.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Whether you’re headed to work, church, or a date night, the Gym People midi skirt solves all of your outfit woes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Stimmel, an agent in Music Brand Partnerships, further explains that when mega-events are so close together, brands can own a moment in culture rather than just a single event.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lior Torenberg explains what sets the Sad Girl Grifter (SGG) apart from her lying, scheming peers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cue the Mayhem Ball, the pop star’s eighth concert tour, where Lady Gaga rises from a sand pit populated with skeletons, scales up a dress the size of a multi-story apartment building, and unravels the longest gown train a bride could ever dream of.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2026
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But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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ClassPass, the fitness subscription service, illustrates how narrow the line can be between improving conversion and alienating users.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Her journey illustrates how online finance certifications can expand access to career progression in regions where traditional programs remain financially or geographically out of reach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The assistant answers questions related to machine operation, maintenance, parts, and troubleshooting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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An announcement today from the frontier AI company Anthropic demonstrates a further push into education systems, from the company known for its chatbot Claude.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The broad range of companies fighting the cost-warping import taxes demonstrates how Trump’s chaotic trade war has disrupted all aspects of the economy, a Texas trade expert says.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Jan. 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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And there are equally dangerous, thuggish government figures out there up to no good as well.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez said the amendment clarifies that violations of the disclosure requirement would be enforced as civil violations, a change intended to address concerns raised earlier in the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The guide clarifies when tax payments qualify for exemptions from remittance transfer disclosures and helps county offices ensure compliance.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Unriddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddles. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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