1
as in to crack
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
we deciphered the hidden message to find out when we were supposed to meet
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
a convoluted thriller, the plot of which I was never able to actually decipher
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Recent Examples of decipher
Pakistan’s criteria for being able to claim victory are tougher to decipher.
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Michael Kugelman, Time, 7 May 2025
The Vesuvius Challenge was launched in 2023 to encourage researchers from around the world to try and decipher the scrolls by virtually unwrapping and decoding them.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Success also depends heavily on your ability to decipher vague opt-out instructions and adapt to each broker’s requirements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
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Michael Kugelman, Time, 7 May 2025
The Vesuvius Challenge was launched in 2023 to encourage researchers from around the world to try and decipher the scrolls by virtually unwrapping and decoding them.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Success also depends heavily on your ability to decipher vague opt-out instructions and adapt to each broker’s requirements.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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Now, a May 15 report has brought another iPhone and Android warning to the forefront regarding PIN number usage: the speed at which AI can crack yours.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Imagine a slow-motion bubble of molten rock pressing upward beneath the surface, warping and cracking the crust above.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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To understand what’s at stake amid the NNSA’s workforce woes, USA TODAY interviewed current and former agency officials and reviewed decades of watchdog reports, safety records and other official documents.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The realtor also pulled permits to help determine a timeline of events to understand when some of the damage occurred.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The hope is that Mayer can provide a similar jolt with Bregman out, then translate that into a full-time MLB gig.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The women’s style sports a predominantly Vast Gray upper, which is a soft, barely gray shade which translates to more of an off-white appearance.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Barnett is best known for his participation in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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On May 9, a swarm of what are believed to be Africanized honey bees, also known as killer bees, attacked and killed three horses in Comanche, Texas, just about 50 miles southeast of Eastland.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Ventura Fine testified that Clark was aware Combs had allegedly threatened to release explicit footage of her, while Cudi said Clark was the one who told him Combs had allegedly broken into his Los Angeles home after learning of his relationship with Ventura Fine.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a trilateral meeting between himself, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin to break the deadlock on ending Moscow's invasion.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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For a soldier, a letter holds a meaning that’s hard to comprehend for anyone who hasn’t worn the uniform.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Despite the fact that a majority of business leaders comprehend the concept of DevOps, most have difficulty framing its worth in anything other than technical terms.—
Sai Sandeep Ogety,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Investigators decoded the message to mean that Henry should keep Hamilton from testifying against the rapper.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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After retrieving the letters from a box of unmarked documents, three researchers were able to decode the letters to uncover more about the queen’s secrets.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel 2 Florida beaches land on Dr. Beach’s top 10 list for 2025 Two of Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches have been recognized among the top 10 beaches in America, according to an annual ranking from Dr. Beach.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Biden didn’t address Trump’s Memorial Day attacks, though a message posted to the 46th president’s Facebook page recognized the holiday.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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