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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphered
  1. understood
  2. translated
  3. decoded
  4. broke
  5. recognized
  6. solved
  7. saw
  8. appreciated
Verb
  • Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.
    Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of understood
Verb
  • That translated to four million barrels per day of crude oil.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It was translated by John Newton.
    Iñaki Laguardia, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of translated
Verb
  • Researchers at Northwestern University and the Uniformed Services University (USU) have decoded the mechanism behind this powerful antioxidant.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Stine has penned a compelling novel about love and a world decoded with new language.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of decoded
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  • Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.
    Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of broke
Verb
  • According to the release, the person who called police had been alerted to a man at their door by the doorbell camera, and the caller recognized the man as 44-year-old neighbor Budden.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
  • He is recognized for movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Fight Club, among others.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognized
Verb
  • People only become dependent if every problem is solved for them.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This under-desk walking pad solved my problem.
    Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of solved
Verb
  • Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
  • But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of saw
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  • Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.
    Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • His engagements with historical authors are also best appreciated in literary terms.
    Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciated
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deciphered

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