unriddling

verb

present participle of unriddle
1
as in solving
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 explaining
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 unriddling
  1. solving
  2. explaining
  3. unraveling
  4. clarifying
  5. answering
  6. illustrating
  7. resolving
  8. demonstrating
Verb
  • Building for agents means solving specific problems already on the table.
    — Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ideally, our conversation at that time should’ve covered many other things, but because of this vibration issue, we were forced to focus solely on solving that.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of solving
Verb
  • Lanterns wastes little time explaining this backstory ad nauseam and instead creates an immediately inviting dynamic between him and Hal, who comes to him demanding information on Manhunters.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Washington recognizes this development, explaining efforts to quietly shift assets and troops to bases further away from Iran.
    — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of explaining
Verb
  • Terrill pointed to the purchase of the Grass Campus as the pivotal decision in the federation’s unraveling.
    — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Even so, Sepahvand, now director at Daric Investment Group, said Iran's economy is indeed deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions — but far from unraveling.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unraveling
Verb
  • Ask a clarifying question, keep your response simple, and save the deeper processing for a space that actually feels safe.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • David Krumholtz is clarifying his comments on stepping back from acting.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarifying
Verb
  • These are anonymous and set up similar to a dating profile, with users selecting their preference in letter types (short and casual versus longer and conversational) and answering one of a handful of prompts to get a conversation starting.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Washington has started answering that question in policy, if not yet in practice.
    — Nick Herbert, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of answering
Verb
  • Koontz, who is famously devoted to his dogs, delivers a book of nail-biting suspense that’s packed with emotion, illustrating how an expert blends genres.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The crossing of the $30 trillion mark only dates back to January 2022, illustrating the rapid growth in federal borrowing needs.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrating
Verb
  • The senior Canadian official said resolving the immediate tariff dispute would provide a path toward broader USMCA negotiations.
    — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • If a project is lagging behind, rather than waiting for someone else to advance it, be proactive about resolving the issue.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolving
Verb
  • The contests appear to be designed for virality, with young competitors often demonstrating exaggerated versions of popular TikTok dance moves for the audience.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, Pivot Toward Relevance by integrating allyship into daily operations and business strategy, demonstrating its direct impact on performance and career growth.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrating
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“Unriddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddling. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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