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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
Physicists also hope to use these studies to decipher other exotic phases of matter where vortices are expected to play a key role, such as in high-temperature superconductors (opens a new tab).
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
After more than a year of dedicated effort, Ken and Keli Chaffin managed to decipher the mysterious message, which appeared as white dots arranged in five distinct clusters against a black background.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.
—Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
After more than a year of dedicated effort, Ken and Keli Chaffin managed to decipher the mysterious message, which appeared as white dots arranged in five distinct clusters against a black background.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.
—Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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And one of two of our parents knows exactly how to crack open that wound.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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If not, there will be another opportunity to crack the puzzle on Monday.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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That’s always interesting, because then you’re confronted with your own insecurities and your own inability to understand something, so you then get excited by that.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maddy disappears and upon returning, years later, works to convince Owen (now played by Justice Smith) that the world of The Pink Opaque is realer than either understood as teens.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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When small businesses succeed, these wins translate to entrepreneurship that improves local development and quality of life.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, stand-ups’ styles don't translate to SNL monologues, but Rock doesn’t let that happen by pure force of charm.Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The task of fixing all that broke at Paramount under the Redstone family won’t be easy.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Remember, Steele first broke into the majors as a left-handed reliever and began to earn his spot in the rotation after the Cubs’ sell-off at the 2021 trade deadline.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Stine has penned a compelling novel about love and a world decoded with new language.Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Through its two seasons, Delhi Crime has not only decoded criminal case files inspired by true events but also tackled socially relevant subjects, highlighting the complexities of crime and justice.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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