UNRIDDLING Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

unriddling

verb

present participle of unriddle

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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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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Powar explained that these systems are increasingly capable of working independently for extended periods, testing hypotheses, solving problems, and adapting their approach without constant human input.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
The problem Databento is solving has bothered anyone who has ever tried to get institutional-grade market data.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Definition of solving

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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of explaining

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Latvia’s Ostapenko is playing with less pressure, but is just as prone to unraveling on court as Sabalenka has been of late.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026
The deal that built the modern internet is quietly unraveling, and most business leaders have not noticed yet.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of unraveling

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For an oily scalp, more frequent washing may be necessary, or clarifying shampoos may be useful.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 July 2026
Minutes later royal sources counter-briefed, clarifying that Harry had not formally accepted the invite in time, and that the offer had since been withdrawn.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Definition of clarifying

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Kayyalha said magnetic topological insulators offer a flexible platform for answering fundamental questions about quantum transport and topology.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Naturally, Cashman spoke in generalities when answering some of those questions.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Definition of answering

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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of illustrating

Verb

While other Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been mentioned, the UAE appears the most likely buyer, potentially altering the region's air defense landscape and resolving Turkey's long-standing S-400 dispute.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
All six LLMs follow common patterns when resolving the repository or skill name in a prompt with its official name in a repository or skill repository.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

Definition of resolving

Verb

Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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