as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Recent Examples of demystify
So, in a bid to demystify the process, here is a stage-by-stage breakdown of how a football transfer really happens in 2025, with the help of that agent and a former sporting director at a major UK club, who both wish to remain anonymous to protect relationships.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In that case, the still-unknown fundamental theory of quantum gravity would not kill singularities but demystify them.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
This also led McFadden to write Nothing to Fear — a New York Times bestseller, demystifying the end-of-life journey, offering emotional insight and practical advice for both patients and caregivers.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The drill serves not only as a practice for county government staff within the Administration Building but also as part of a larger societal effort to demystify AEDs and get the public comfortable with the idea of using them.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 June 2025
In that case, the still-unknown fundamental theory of quantum gravity would not kill singularities but demystify them.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025
This also led McFadden to write Nothing to Fear — a New York Times bestseller, demystifying the end-of-life journey, offering emotional insight and practical advice for both patients and caregivers.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The drill serves not only as a practice for county government staff within the Administration Building but also as part of a larger societal effort to demystify AEDs and get the public comfortable with the idea of using them.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Another royal source explained that layoffs were inevitable for the former royal family members.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
13 July 2025
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The woman explained the extensive interviewing process as well as her concerns with pursuing the opportunity on the community forum Mumsnet.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Based on this research, the company hypothesized about what the issues are that give people trouble with these terms and concepts, though many such searches also could be conducted to clarify details or derive more information.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Casas has emphasized that the new agreement is primarily about clarifying responsibilities, not about radically changing the department’s behavior.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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The three friends who wrote and illustrated the story felt that those three stages were the perfect way to justify the collaboration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Recursion's financial results presently illustrate the conventional hurdles encountered by clinical-stage biotechnology enterprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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These weren't amateur attempts at gaming the system — they were carefully crafted prompt injections that demonstrated deep understanding of how AI systems process text and respond to instructions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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His left-handed power swing has been simplified and tightened.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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