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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2
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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  • Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investors want to see that your solution solves a tangible problem, so ensure that your MVP shows potential for scalability.
    Christoph Zeizel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of solves
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  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • The Importance Of Embracing Change Sarah's hypothetical journey illustrates the transformative potential of these technologies in reshaping careers.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the aftermath of the hurricane's ruinous and deadly route across the Southeast illustrates, the alarming lack of flood insurance coverage among an overwhelming majority of people impacted serves as a cautionary tale for the rest of us, experts say.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of illustrates
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  • Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • Notice 2024-75 also clarifies that breast cancer screening for individuals who have not been diagnosed with breast cancer and continuous glucose monitors for those diagnosed with diabetes are generally treated as preventive care.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
  • This approach clarifies your intentions and gives your team the space to join you on the journey, setting the stage for effective, cohesive action.
    Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of clarifies
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  • That’s Topping Amazon Charts The Skylight calendar simplifies life in a smart, convenient way.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The platform also aggregates and normalizes data across technologies and vendors, which simplifies monitoring and enables interoperability.
    DHL Supply Chain Contributor, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of simplifies
Verb
  • Troublingly, the report illuminates racial disparities among breast cancer patients.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This insight illuminates a critical pain point in the fertility care ecosystem.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of illuminates
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