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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
To make things worse for the intruder, the system can decode the drone's Remote ID and read off detailed readouts on its location, speed, and altitude, among other interesting tidbits.
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New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
To be clear, though, Bose says the Smart Soundbar is set to decode all audio in 5.1.2 signals and route it through the five speakers built into the soundbar.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Stine has penned a compelling novel about love and a world decoded with new language.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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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New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
To be clear, though, Bose says the Smart Soundbar is set to decode all audio in 5.1.2 signals and route it through the five speakers built into the soundbar.
—PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
Stine has penned a compelling novel about love and a world decoded with new language.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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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Although the Kubernetes ecosystem offers many observability tools, these usually provide generalized errors and alerts that are hard to decipher for developers.Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are some years when the top of the NFL Draft feels rather easy to decipher as soon as the regular season ends.Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Want to understand the impact of tech on your body and how to live better with your devices?Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The past week has proven a surreal one for TikTok's users and creators, many of whom are struggling to understand how this proved to be the one issue that could unite Democrats and Republicans.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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My voice becomes harder to comprehend when the buds have to cancel out background noise.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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At nearly 5,000 square miles, the vastness of Vatnajökull National Park can feel difficult to comprehend.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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An orderly transition in financial markets would unfold if investors, regulators, and major financial institutions proactively recognized environmental constraints and social imperatives as critical drivers of asset value.London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Not seeing the skull in the barrel is such a rookie move.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Lee Wright, Hobson’s editor at Simon & Schuster, seemed not to have fully grasped that writing fiction was a matter of placing oneself in the shoes of someone else.Rachel Gordan, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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In my experience, PE firms rarely grasp the value of strategic marketing.Humphrey Ho, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Even after the boxes containing her 1,200-plus abstract paintings were opened, their significance was not fully appreciated at first.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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These small acts remind your partner that they’re loved and appreciated, which can reignite feelings of closeness and attraction over time.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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