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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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 deciphered
Among the finds are a 4th-century coin bearing the face of Emperor Constantine, as well as medieval pottery fragments bearing markings archaeologists have not yet deciphered.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
What’s more, the back of the painting shows a number code which was deciphered in the project to reveal the year of production—1934.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
What’s more, the back of the painting shows a number code which was deciphered in the project to reveal the year of production—1934.
—Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
And yet… Four risqué jokes that Anne had hidden by covering them with brown paper were deciphered by researchers in 2018.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 16 May 2026
By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciphered
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In this heat, the interior of a vehicle can reach life threatening temperatures in minutes, even with the windows cracked.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Morgan Wallen Has Scored 81 Streaming Hits Throughout his career, Wallen has scored 81 hits on the Streaming Songs chart, and 30 of those have cracked the top 10.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That disconnect weakens trust and makes customers feel less understood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Professionalism, in the sense that Brian understood it, was nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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It was translated from the original German version with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by our editors.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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This translated to the immersive, playful design of Widow’s Bay.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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And then there was a whole separate conversation with Meija, who nobody knew anything about.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Mobutu Sese Seko knew the value of sport.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The calls obtained by PEOPLE were eventually decoded and presented as evidence in Shirilla's 2023 murder trial.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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After noticing that one of the items purchased was the entire Lip Critic discography on Bandcamp, Kaser was later confronted by the fan at one of their shows, who claimed to have decoded hidden messages in their music.—
Alastair Shuttleworth,
Pitchfork,
2 May 2026
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Knicks closed out the win, the celebration broke loose with fans high-fiving as chants rose up around them, Prokupecz said.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Herrera and Jordan Walker had back-to-back home runs off reliever Justin Lawrence that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Jordan followed with a three-run shot against Travis Adams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The honorees included Mathieu Lupien as the inaugural recipient of the Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year Award, and six Standing Ovation recipients recognized for achievements in personal financial planning and technology advisory services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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“Deciphered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciphered. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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