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
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With his cozy storefront nestled in London’s Archangel Lane, Book offers his services to the local police, helping solve the most intricate cases.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025 -
In some cases, marinating or cooking can solve this problem.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Huskies are 341st nationally and worst amongst all high-major teams in defensive foul rate, per KenPom, which also explains why their opponents have attempted the third-most free throws of any high-major team (behind only Ohio State and Boston College).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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But just over three weeks into Trump’s second presidency, much of that unity has unraveled.—
Christian Edwards, Helen Regan and Michael Rios,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Your husband starts his political rise in the late ‘50s, tasked with unraveling the game show scandal.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yet a look at the films the Oscars present us with illustrates that hope is not lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Scientists say the treasure trove of data will answer fundamental questions that can only be addressed by examining the universe from a broad, all-encompassing perspective.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Candidates chat with Olivia, answer relevant screening questions, and receive the next steps—without waiting for human recruiters.—
John Winsor,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the fertility clinic has not been able to clarify what exactly happened to her own embryo—there’s a chance that it was mistakenly implanted in another person as well.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson clarified that Homan was referring only to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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The issue of micromobility lithium-ion battery safety and standards is not being resolved anytime soon.—
John Orlando,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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And this week, X, formerly known as Twitter, agreed to pay around $10 million to resolve a similar case.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Putin’s reckless gamble in Ukraine demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice lucrative economic ties to Europe for glory.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since bursting onto the high school scene two years ago, Heeney has demonstrated moxie, toughness and strength.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Unriddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unriddle. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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