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
Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hasz said Brunson's book can demystify organ donation for pediatric patients.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Newberry Library in Chicago is scouting transcribers to demystify its handwritten collection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hasz said Brunson's book can demystify organ donation for pediatric patients.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Newberry Library in Chicago is scouting transcribers to demystify its handwritten collection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Perhaps the aether did exist, but it could never be construed as being in motion by an observer on the Earth, because the aether itself was being dragged by objects traveling through space, such as the Earth, explaining why a null result was obtained.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The impacts of these events still feel fresh, Serpi explains through a digital translator.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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That moment was supposed to clarify the boundaries of acceptable discourse.—
Alma Hernandez,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Officials later clarified that a meth lab was never located inside Wells Hall.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ancestors demonstrate to the future the work that is yet to be done.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In the ’90s, the blockbuster sales of two flea-and-tick medications, Frontline and Advantage, demonstrated untapped demand, and then intensified that demand by enabling new levels of indoor intimacy between dogs and people.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The innovative Mini Mahjer Card features simplified and shortened winning tile combinations tailored for young players or anyone new to the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Consolidation can also help simplify your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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