as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner
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Recent Examples of demystify
Andrews has gone viral multiple times for demystifying how ballroom dancers get ready, and, more specifically, unready.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hasz said Brunson's book can demystify organ donation for pediatric patients.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Newberry Library in Chicago is scouting transcribers to demystify its handwritten collection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Chabad challah bakes finally demystified the process.
—Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Hasz said Brunson's book can demystify organ donation for pediatric patients.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Newberry Library in Chicago is scouting transcribers to demystify its handwritten collection.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demystify
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Vrabel, meanwhile, stumbled though multiple press conferences while trying to both avoid and explain the issue without ever really providing details.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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This may explain why credit markets barely budged after last week’s spending figures.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Check the facts, ask one clarifying question, and let real information settle your nervous system.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Sometimes the decision is obvious, necessitated by the availability of gravitational slingshots from planets, as illustrated by the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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First, a dating story that illustrates this dynamic.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Malo Gusto is athletically capable of being the Frimpong at Chelsea, but has not demonstrated the same level of aptitude in front of goal.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The United States has already demonstrated this with export controls on advanced chips, restricting which nations can develop certain AI capabilities.—
David Liberman,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Every product has to simplify, demystify and bring that artistry into everyday life in a way that feels natural and approachable.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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To simplify locomotion control, Asimov uses passive articulated toes rather than powered toe actuators.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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“Demystify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demystify. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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