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as in to decipher
to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
the agents worked into the night to decode the intercepted message from the enemy spy
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I was never able to decode the strange relationship that existed between those two people
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Recent Examples of decode
Some use the technology to get guidance on creating a dating app profile, decode messages from potential partners and draft replies or seek general dating advice.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Gathering light, decoding data At a high level, the concept is fairly straightforward.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Many viewers attempted to decode the phrase, which seemingly allows the cast to avoid getting censored on TV.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Earle also invited followers to decode the mystery in real time, generating massive engagement and UCG — not to mention sales for Reale Actives — in the process.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Gathering light, decoding data At a high level, the concept is fairly straightforward.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Many viewers attempted to decode the phrase, which seemingly allows the cast to avoid getting censored on TV.
—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
Earle also invited followers to decode the mystery in real time, generating massive engagement and UCG — not to mention sales for Reale Actives — in the process.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decode
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In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.
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On Thursday, the University of Kentucky announced a new $1 million prize to anyone able to decipher a complete scroll, a feat the researchers once considered impossible, by June next year.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.
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Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
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And although a counterintuitive concept that seemingly many on the Left struggle to comprehend, higher tax rates ultimately generate less, not more,tax revenue.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.
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This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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Another fact these tax lovers don’t grasp is that predictions of the demise of Social Security are based on historically low rates of economic growth and productivity.
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Matt Smaby, a North Dakota assistant and former NHL defenseman, said there are so many other variables in playing the position that take time to fully grasp.
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Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements.
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In Texas, appreciating the process of patriotism Rodney Ellis will celebrate at picnics around his precinct in Houston with barbecue pork ribs and ice tea, and a heaping helping of worry about the nation's future.
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“Decode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decode. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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