unriddles

verb

Definition of unriddlesnext
present tense third-person singular of unriddle
1
as in solves
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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as in explains
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 unriddles
  1. solves
  2. explains
  3. illustrates
  4. demonstrates
  5. clarifies
  6. simplifies
  7. illuminates
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  • Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of solves
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  • The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • Beyond the economic impact, Swift illustrates the enormous influence that a woman who stands fully in her power and uses her voice can have on our culture at large.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • New data from the 2023 American Community Survey illustrates this phenomenon.
    Preston Cooper, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of illustrates
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  • This publicly demonstrates your ongoing commitment to accessibility, reflecting your organization's specific policies and the current status of accessibility efforts.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
    Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While signing Jansen clarifies the catching situation in Tampa, the Red Sox have only Connor Wong listed at catcher on their 40-man roster.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifies
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  • Starting with translations, the platform supports expansion into audio dramas, visual novels, and more through an agentic workflow that simplifies adaptation processes.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This simplifies the process of collecting expert demonstration data, as humans can intuitively guide the robot through various tasks.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of simplifies
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  • Combining research with her own personal stories, the author illuminates why plants are so vital to our ecosystem and asks pressing questions about the relationship between humans and natural life.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The productivity gap also illuminates a global workplace paradox.
    Cynthia Pong, JD, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of illuminates
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