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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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
Those looking to decipher the film’s rather ambiguous ending would do well to remember those words.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure is often attributed to James Watson and Francis Crick, but their breakthrough was built on the foundational work of many others, including Rosalind Franklin, whose X-ray diffraction images were critical to deciphering DNA’s structure.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This is more likely to occur in noisy environments, where an AI system may end up adding new or irrelevant words in an attempt to decipher background noise such as a passing truck or a crying infant.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
The co-stars playfully deciphered dating red flags and green flags with a Snow White twist.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
Similarly, the discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure is often attributed to James Watson and Francis Crick, but their breakthrough was built on the foundational work of many others, including Rosalind Franklin, whose X-ray diffraction images were critical to deciphering DNA’s structure.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This is more likely to occur in noisy environments, where an AI system may end up adding new or irrelevant words in an attempt to decipher background noise such as a passing truck or a crying infant.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
The co-stars playfully deciphered dating red flags and green flags with a Snow White twist.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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Unhackable networks: Traditional encryption relies on complex math problems that could eventually be cracked by powerful computers.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police are serious about cracking the case and mention ordering pizza to settle in for the night at headquarters.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The numbers translate well in daily life, where the Pixel 9a lasts longer than its more expensive sibling.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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There are translating earbuds, more advanced Kindles for notetaking and much more.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jefferson’s is known for taking its bourbon on a journey—literally, with the Ocean Aged at Sea series that sends barrels around the world on container ships to age in different climates, or the Tropics release that ships casks to other countries where they are exposed to high heat and humidity.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The factories vary greatly in size, and their output quantities are not known.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The only Heat players ruled out Wednesday are Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Kevin Love (personal reasons) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Coming back, suddenly, as a stadium act is hard to comprehend for the Ragweed frontman.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
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Utilize process intelligence to bridge the gap between employees and machine workflows, leveraging AI to capture and comprehend data.—
Adam Bujak,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This initial data collection phase allowed researchers to begin decoding her thoughts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2025
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The system begins decoding brain signals and outputting speech within a second of the patient attempting to speak; that's down from 8 seconds in a previous study the team conducted in 2023.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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The law is in place due to traffic signal sensors not always recognizing motorcycles.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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The church officially recognizes St. Peter, the first pope, as the longest-serving, with at least 34 years.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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