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
Verb
  • Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Moreover, everyone can, and should, try to improve their mathematical thinking—not necessarily to solve math problems, but as a general self-help technique.
    Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of solve
Verb
  • This may explain the presence of the porcelain bowl fragment found on Mount Zion.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of explain
Verb
  • In fact, anyone who’s flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His activities throughout this period are a mystery that prosecutors will no doubt seek to unravel.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of unravel
Verb
  • Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.
    Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrate
Verb
  • Arizona opened scoring with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to Michael Wilson on the game’s first drive, but the Seahawks answered with scoring drives on four of five first-half possessions.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement The big question that needs to be answered is who wins a game H-O-R-S-E between father and daughter? ...
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of answer
Verb
  • This serves as a critical reminder to prepare thoroughly—by asking the right questions, clarifying expectations, and planning strategically—to make the most of their leave while balancing personal and professional priorities.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities did not clarify when the Facebook threats were made, but both schools — and the entire Clearview Local School District — were closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the sheriff’s office and FBI searched for explosives.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarify
Verb
  • Calling the dogs to distract them is usually enough to resolve the tension.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Nevertheless, conflicts cannot always be resolved by bringing in the owner or founder.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
Verb
  • The youth was demonstrated before the game when a player forgot his cleats and another forgot his jersey.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrate
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