UNRIDDLES Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

unriddles

verb

present tense third-person singular of unriddle

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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Today’s Theme Everyone solves crosswords differently, and there’s no specific order you’re meant to solve in; do what works best for you.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s a sense that getting rid of cameras solves the problem.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of solves

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As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
As Madison explains, picking her first post-Oscar gig definitely stressed her out, but her desire to grow her career and range (a la Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert) helped push her to take on the project.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of explains

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With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of unravels

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Turkheimer said the apparent mistake illustrates how the complexities of statutes of limitations can undermine the fundamental premise of the justice system.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
One transaction illustrates how the operation allegedly worked.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrates

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This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement.

— Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
As Applied Aerospace strips out IPO charges over the next two quarters, demonstrates its capital-light operating leverage, and starts collecting cash on its backlog, the valuation gap will likely compress.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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And Ghidorah’s heads — which look, up close, like costume figures out of a Golden Dragon Dance — emit orange lightning volts that extend for half a mile.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Those things matter, but great corporate videography starts earlier, in the pre-phase, the exploratory phase, when the production team figures out what the client is really trying to accomplish.

— Tavares Beverly, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of figures out

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The final version — which has Beutner’s approval — clarifies that small schools or small school districts can pool their money to share an arts teacher, provided that every school gets the additional arts instruction.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Haddad clarifies that vinyl itself doesn’t rust, which means that any visible rust on the siding is coming from something else.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

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