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as in to decipher
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the agents worked into the night to decode the intercepted message from the enemy spy
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people
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Recent Examples of decode
The BCIs used in those studies were clunky setups that required running a cable from the research participants’ head to a computer that decodes brain signals.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has been a treasure trove for fans eager to decode possible references to Healy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Players and staff would then decode the signs from opposing catchers, and then relay what pitch was coming with a loud noise.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Decoding Manifestations For Better Insights As mental clutter manifests in various ways, coaches must learn to decode these signs to better support their clients.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Swift’s The Tortured Poet’s Department has been a treasure trove for fans eager to decode possible references to Healy.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Players and staff would then decode the signs from opposing catchers, and then relay what pitch was coming with a loud noise.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Decoding Manifestations For Better Insights As mental clutter manifests in various ways, coaches must learn to decode these signs to better support their clients.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Paul has come to think of this period as the beginning of her decades-long attempt to decipher life as it is lived, not as it is schematized by contemporary philosophy.Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 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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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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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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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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In fact, more than 30 countries recognize birthright citizenship, most of them in the Western Hemisphere.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Much more data is needed to fully grasp the scope of their movements and ecological importance.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Everyone remains just isolated enough to stay well clear of grasping any fundamental truths about the silo.Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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The efforts that a brand makes to take individuals into account go a long way toward building trust and loyalty with consumers—especially those who feel that they’re seen and appreciated by the brand.Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Israel, which opposed Assad due to his strategic partnership with Iran but nevertheless appreciated his ability to keep the Israeli-Syrian border quiet, is now facing the prospect of a Sunni extremist coalition ruling next-door.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Decode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decode. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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