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
All this can be hard to decipher which linen set is the best option for your home.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
What's not always easy to decipher, however, is what represents real change and what's just noise.
—Kevin Akeroyd, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In other words, there was too much atmospheric static to decipher information using classical techniques.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 21 June 2025
Mortgage professionals have mastered the art of deciphering hidden meanings, changing fears into wisdom and confusion into action.
—Neil Anders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
What's not always easy to decipher, however, is what represents real change and what's just noise.
—Kevin Akeroyd, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
In other words, there was too much atmospheric static to decipher information using classical techniques.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 21 June 2025
Mortgage professionals have mastered the art of deciphering hidden meanings, changing fears into wisdom and confusion into action.
—Neil Anders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decipher
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Last month, the company announced plans to drive vehicles manually in New York for testing, marking the first step toward potentially cracking the largest U.S. city.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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In the past four years, four Utes TEs (Cole Fotheringham, Thomas Yassmin, Dalton Kincaid, and now Lohner) have cracked pro rosters.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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To better understand the missing middle, Paulsen was part of a research team that examined rock samples from the Polar Rock Depository at The Ohio State University’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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To better understand the risks and inform public debate, the French food safety agency ANSES ran multiple studies to measure microplastic levels in everyday foods, especially seafood and beverages.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Also, the effect of lower pay can translate to higher rates of family poverty and less economic mobility in Black communities.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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That should translate to more takeaways, forcing quarterbacks to ignore the Do Not Disturb sign Surtain II places on one side of the field.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 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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Here’s everything to know about the real-life loves of the New Girl cast.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The 6-foot-7, 282-pound Judge is on pace to break his AL record of 62 homers set in 2022.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Set clear expectations from the start, include payment terms in your contract, and don’t be afraid to offer options like a discount for paying up front or a payment plan that breaks bills up into more manageable payments.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The idea of having six kids was incredibly exciting but also terrifying to comprehend.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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For Wallace, the surviving children and the rest of their family, the pain is still raw, the grief is strong and the reality difficult to comprehend.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Below, expert dermatologists help decode the link between vitamin A and hair health, and how to strike that elusive middle ground.—
Sara Hussain,
Vogue,
4 July 2025
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The software will then decode and translate the neural data into actions, such as moving a cursor or a chess piece on a computer screen, playing video games and even using design software.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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For individuals entering the investing space, recognizing the emotional barriers that have held them back is a key part of their success.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Their work has been recognized at leading festivals and programs including Sundance, TIFF, Tribeca and SXSW.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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