1
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
I managed to unriddle the novel's central mystery before the main character did
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the all-encompassing genius of Leonardo da Vinci is something that no biographer could ever hope to unriddle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unriddle
Verb
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Now, that’s not to say that Trump is going to solve anything.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025 -
Puzzle after puzzle requires clever thinking and, most importantly, collaborative effort to solve.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jones explained how an unfair deal between the platform’s co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Cam, led to the iconic New York City battle between The Lox and Dipset.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Though the part is small, Hildy and her community are pivotal to unraveling the propaganda that has shaped this future dystopia, where people’s thoughts are heard aloud and an egomaniacal would-be dictator, played with gusto by Mads Mikkelsen, uses this vulnerability to control them.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Yet a look at the films the Oscars present us with illustrates that hope is not lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fashion Nova, which did not respond to a request for comment, will have the chance to answer the complaint and rebut the accusations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Don’t answer calls or texts from any unknown numbers.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The nation's largest grocery chain announced McMullen's resignation on Monday, clarifying that the investigation did not pertain to the company's business operations, financial performance, or reporting.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, a representative for Hawn clarified to CNN that the Oscar-winner’s vision is intact.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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In resolving antitrust claims, the settlement could spawn conflicts with state laws as well as with other federal laws, including Title IX, labor and employment laws.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The governor has emphasized that tax increases alone will not resolve the deficit, while legislative leaders remain divided on potential solutions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Unriddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddle. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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