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
Down-to-earth wine education Mincey launched her wine journey in 2020, starting Nad Wines, a digital platform aimed at demystifying natural wine.
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Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
The movie demystifies what’s hard and rewarding about caregiving, thanks largely to Michelle’s incredible, nuanced turn as Vanessa.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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.
—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
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Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
The movie demystifies what’s hard and rewarding about caregiving, thanks largely to Michelle’s incredible, nuanced turn as Vanessa.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Upright vacuum cleaners typically have bigger motors, which generate more powerful suction, Ho explains.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Though Combs denied the allegation, the incident illustrates how some individuals may attempt to exert control over their current or former partners, even through intimidation or violence, to prevent them from forming new relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The artist continues to interrogate the interplay between image and text in culture today –– illustrating the persistent dominance of advertising, as well as the peculiarities of newer phenomena, such as memes.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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This was demonstrated in a 2024 study evaluating the effectiveness of a turmeric-Boswellia formulation.10 Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract that has been found to reduce inflammation.11 In this study, pain relief was quick.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 July 2025
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The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.—
Health Reporter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In December 2020, Congress passed a law to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, a form that most students must fill out each year to get financial aid.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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The World’s Largest Naked Event In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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