deciphered

verb

Definition of decipherednext
past tense of decipher
1
as in cracked
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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2
as in understood
to have a clear idea of a convoluted thriller, the plot of which I was never able to actually decipher

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  1. understood
  2. translated
  3. broke
  4. recognized
  5. solved
  6. saw
  7. appreciated
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  • Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The best thing wealth managers can do is to tailor philanthropic advice to accommodate these generational differences, ensuring that both younger and older investors feel understood and supported in their philanthropic endeavors.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understood
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  • Harris' massive fundraising advantage hasn't translated in the polls.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In a statement translated from Spanish, Alberto Crescenti (the head of SAME, Buenos Aires' public emergency medical services system) told TN that the British artist fell into the hotel’s internal courtyard.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of translated
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  • Wide receiver Nick Nash broke the SJSU single-season reception record with a catch in the third quarter to top Noel Grigbsy’s 89 receptions in 2011.
    Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Over the next four meetings, McCaffrey broke 100 yards each time and gained 486 yards on 76 carries.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of broke
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  • After being mothballed in 1997, the site became somewhat of an obsession for geologists and entrepreneurs who recognized how much valuable ore remained.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • First, Nabi recognized consumers’ developing propensity to over-use harsh active ingredients in a way that was compromising the skin’s protective moisture barrier.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognized
Verb
  • This makes mass production of the dry cathodes a tough challenge, but one that could revolutionize battery technology if solved.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The discovery was made by an anonymous treasure hunter who had successfully solved the complex puzzles the hunt’s creator set out.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of solved
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  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
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  • If whipping something up in the kitchen is your thing, a favorite dish left at the front door is also greatly appreciated!
    Andrea Kane, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • From October 22nd to yearend, the shares have appreciated by the same amount.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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