unriddled

verb

Definition of unriddlednext
past tense of unriddle
1
as in solved
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 explained
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 unriddled
  1. solved
  2. explained
  3. unraveled
  4. illustrated
  5. clarified
  6. demonstrated
  7. simplified
  8. illuminated
Verb
  • But for the most part, automakers have solved that problem, the new study shows.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The hard technical problems have basically been solved—all that’s left now are the details, which will surely be worked out through market competition and old-fashioned entrepreneurship.
    David Karpf, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of solved
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  • Most Companies Don’t Disclose Their Impacts On Nature Black explained that 10% of the apparel and footwear sample were recorded to have no relevant sustainability information whatsoever.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Huppert explained to Lim that she and other cast members were not provided with a script or any guidance about the story in advance.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of explained
Verb
  • The spontaneous plan unraveled flawlessly with Dutcher saved without a single injury, according to Minnesota State Patrol.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But starting in the early years of this century, as the Oslo peace process unraveled and violence flared again, democratic progress stagnated, then declined.
    Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of unraveled
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  • At the end of the pilot episode — which was filmed in winter 2023 — Paul was arrested for assault following a domestic violence incident with her on-and-off boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen (illustrated through body cam footage and audio from the police who responded to the call).
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That’s illustrated by the lawsuit that California Atty.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • The company later clarified its policy on Pride displays.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • That said, Lenz clarified that the emotional reprieve had nothing to do with having a romantic connection to her costar.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of clarified
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  • The models’ muddy boots demonstrated what the brand is best at.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Salesforce also demonstrated many agents that might help increase revenues or customer satisfaction, so there is also a growth dimension that agents could achieve.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • These systems have simplified payment and opened up a much larger employee and employment catchment area beyond the traditional hubs.
    Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Greatly simplified, Atom Computing uses lasers like tweezers to trap, control and arrange individual ytterbium atoms into an array.
    Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of simplified
Verb
  • That meant broad sweeping gestures illuminated tiny details and bursts of wild excitement stayed controlled.
    Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The dial is adorned with horizontal relief embossing in an olive-green shade illuminated by a sunburst motif.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of illuminated
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