unriddle

verb

ˌən-ˈri-dᵊl How to pronounce unriddle (audio)
Definition of unriddlenext
1
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning I managed to unriddle the novel's central mystery before the main character did

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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable the all-encompassing genius of Leonardo da Vinci is something that no biographer could ever hope to unriddle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unriddle
  1. solve
  2. explain
  3. unravel
  4. illustrate
  5. answer
  6. clarify
  7. resolve
  8. demonstrate
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  • Also, because of this decision in Florida, more states will begin to enact similar legislation regarding AOB's and other reforms—implemented to solve the litigation crisis that's plagued Florida since abusive AOB's first appeared in property insurance claims.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Markstrom’s arrival has solved New Jersey’s years-long net issues.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of solve
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  • Giving them a break while cutting benefits to lower-income Americans, also under discussion, could be politically difficult to explain.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
  • While everyone is still reeling at the news that Carrie Underwood will be singing at Trump’s inauguration on January 20, the American Idol winner herself has released a statement explaining her decision.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of explain
Verb
  • As Palisades Fire Expands East Apple Brings Back iPhone 15 Pro For First Time—At Lower Price The Decline of Russia’s European Market Russia’s dominance in Europe’s natural gas market began unraveling in late 2021, when Gazprom reduced supplies to the European spot market, triggering price spikes.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • This series looked at the flaws that have unraveled the cases against Trump.
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of unravel
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  • The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.
    Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
  • These numbers instead aim to simply illustrate trends or superlatives.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of illustrate
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  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Hosting the sport’s leading event has raised many questions for Saudi Arabia to answer — most notably regarding human rights and specifically the treatment of migrant workers, women and the LGBTQ+ community.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of answer
Verb
  • In May 2018, Starbucks clarified that non-paying customers were also welcome to use its facilities.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Bob clarified that all the traitors agreed a housewife should go and that Dorinda would be the first.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of clarify
Verb
  • The credit card transaction would fail, at which point the attackers provide a link to an app to resolve the problem.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • If these strategies don't resolve the issue, consulting a dog behavioral specialist may provide additional guidance.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of resolve
Verb
  • Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.
    Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of demonstrate
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