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
One of the goals of a team from the University of Baghdad in Iraq and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany has been to decipher and preserve hundreds of cuneiform tablets included in the Sippar Library.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
With these additional texts, the team was able to completely decipher this ancient hymn of praise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
People were quick to decipher the message — and went bananas, as expected.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The workers here are dressed like Bond’s dancers during the show, and Bond can decipher the Sixties songs that are playing in the background.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
With these additional texts, the team was able to completely decipher this ancient hymn of praise.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
People were quick to decipher the message — and went bananas, as expected.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The workers here are dressed like Bond’s dancers during the show, and Bond can decipher the Sixties songs that are playing in the background.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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In seven Open appearances, he's missed the cut three times and cracked the top 10 only once (T8 at St Andrews in 2022).—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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While in court, he was forced to break open one of the bulbs, leaving one of them cracked.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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With millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok and Substack, the platform is positioned towards helping young people better understand the news, with regular free newsletters and podcasts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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However, the evidence is mixed; researchers think larger studies are needed to understand caffeine's influence on this condition.15 What Are the Potential Downsides of Cloud Coffee?—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Read more: Steelers Teammate Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers While there are few who would argue against the immense talent that Hunter possesses, there are some who doubt his ability to translate his game to the NFL.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Some documents need to be translated and notarized.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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The trip included an awkward moment which garnered a lot of attention, when the President broke royal etiquette by walking in front of the Queen.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Will Porter has spent the past few years breaking back into tennis by taking lessons and playing matches with friends.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself prior to the earnings release, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following the earnings announcement and adjust your positions accordingly afterward.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But how much human language do dogs truly comprehend—and what are the limits?—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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In the 20th century, America won the space race, decoded the human genome, and ushered in the internet age -- not by accident, but through a strategic national commitment to research and development rooted in freedom, enterprise, and a clear sense of purpose.—
Brian Babin,
National Review,
17 July 2025
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This raw data then gets processed through analysis software like Cellebrite’s Physical Analyzer, where it’s decoded, organized, and made searchable.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Regardless of the era, recognizing the craft’s origins is important to understanding its evolution.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Israel, which is a full member of the U.N., is currently recognized by around 165 U.N. member states.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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