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as in to crack
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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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
a convoluted thriller, the plot of which I was never able to actually decipher
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The Florentines and the Popes would also send him letters to decipher.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2024
The most important way to decipher the strength of a leaf blower is to check the maximum speed (measured in miles per hour) and the cubic feet per minute.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Voters need to do their research and, as much as possible, decipher what each initiative and candidate represents.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Advertisement So, to decipher the strengths and weaknesses of both clubs, as well as the factors that could determine the best-of-seven series, The Times spoke with two rival major league scouts with extensive knowledge of each team who spoke under condition of anonymity in order to speak freely.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2024
The most important way to decipher the strength of a leaf blower is to check the maximum speed (measured in miles per hour) and the cubic feet per minute.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Voters need to do their research and, as much as possible, decipher what each initiative and candidate represents.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Advertisement So, to decipher the strengths and weaknesses of both clubs, as well as the factors that could determine the best-of-seven series, The Times spoke with two rival major league scouts with extensive knowledge of each team who spoke under condition of anonymity in order to speak freely.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Trees and vines overhung the road, and the pavement was cracked and breaking up along the shoulders, but none of it made for a difficult climb, only a bit sticky in the stagnant heat.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Traditional methods crack the case Normally, the scientists who monitor the PulseNet system will be the first to connect cases that become an outbreak investigation.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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If not, it’s understood that the host will treat the group.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The opportunity to understand what went wrong vanished when Onyxx was cremated.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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For the companies that manufacture shots, an increase in anti-vaccine rhetoric could potentially translate to lower revenue.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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This attention to detail translates to trust and credibility, making investors more likely to believe in your vision and capabilities.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hoping that Brendan would find it in his heart to spare her husband’s life, and knowing that the IRA was bound to discover his double-identity sooner rather than later, Kathleen confesses to Brendan.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Gaetz, a Trump loyalist known for being a rabble-rouser in Congress, has a law degree and briefly practiced law in Florida before entering politics, but has never worked as a prosecutor.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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As his questioning crosses taboos and boundaries, raising Sister Barnes’ hackles, cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung’s camera, which has been cutting between various degrees of close-up as the conversation progresses, breaks free from stasis.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Democrats appear unlikely to break the supermajority at the Statehouse, even as some of the most competitive races remain uncalled.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, leaders must not only recognize these aspects but also comprehend the underlying reasons that drive their significance.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As Gamache races to decode an unsettling break-in, a cryptic note, and a hit-and-run, a massive threat lurks.staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
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But decoding the bird vocalizations is another matter.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Decipher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decipher. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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