as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Recent Examples of demystify
Legislation aims to declassify records, make reporting easier In the wake of the hearing, Congress has sought to take action in the form of bipartisan legislation to demystify UFOs for the public.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
Hosting informational seminars, webinars and one-on-one consultations can help demystify the process and highlight the potential advantages of diversifying their TSP investments.
—Rick Harbus, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Hannah-Jones also hopes the art exhibition helps demystify owning art for Black people, especially the idea that work can only be acquired from galleries or for a certain amount.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Presumably, someone thought that this Japanese art form needed to be demystified for an American audience, but I was dismayed by the jokey and mechanical treatment of a puppet that, moments before, had conveyed a devastating human drama.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
Hosting informational seminars, webinars and one-on-one consultations can help demystify the process and highlight the potential advantages of diversifying their TSP investments.
—Rick Harbus, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Hannah-Jones also hopes the art exhibition helps demystify owning art for Black people, especially the idea that work can only be acquired from galleries or for a certain amount.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Presumably, someone thought that this Japanese art form needed to be demystified for an American audience, but I was dismayed by the jokey and mechanical treatment of a puppet that, moments before, had conveyed a devastating human drama.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, explained his priority is to arrest and remove criminals who pose the greatest danger to Americans, The Center Square reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This misunderstanding can result in inaccurate measurements if the recipe doesn't clarify further with weights or detailed instructions.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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The potential financial losses revealed in this lawsuit are substantial, illustrated by the tenuous position of key players like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, along with the sponsorship of Monster Energy.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Focus on demonstrating your communication and teamwork skills, and also speak to your technical skills as far as virtual collaboration and project management tools are concerned.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Such growth demonstrates the advantages of policies that prioritize domestic solutions and reduce foreign dependency.Zachary Colletti, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Use Password Managers Creating strong, unique passwords for every online account can feel overwhelming, but a password manager simplifies the task.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lavender initially taught Brody the trick to simplify outdoor routines and filmed a video of his clever antics to share with his breeder.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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