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cipher, code, encipher, encode, encrypt
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The idea is that the same techniques used to generate realistic deepfakes and deftly play Go might be able to decipher the complex rules of drug design and generate molecules from scratch. — Wired, "A Molecule Designed By AI Exhibits 'Druglike' Qualities," 2 Sep. 2019 The language might prove harder for the enemy to decipher. — Betty Reid, azcentral, "To Chester Nez, last of the original Code Talkers, the words are more than a code," 29 Aug. 2019 The parents learn to see beyond their prejudices, and each new, eccentric customer expands their world view; meanwhile, the children begin to decipher their largely affectionless household as a space of love and support. — Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, "“Kim’s Convenience,” the Genial Canadian Sitcom That Feels Like Watching Another Time Line," 28 Aug. 2019 Even best buddy Nathaniel Hawthorne had a hard time deciphering Melville. — Colin Fleming, Washington Post, "Celebrating Herman Melville, the poet," 26 Aug. 2019 Counselors will help participants decipher results and determine possible next steps. — Max Nisen, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: The government wants your DNA — don’t run away," 25 Aug. 2019 At these bottom levels, intensions are usually easy to decipher. — Los Angeles Times, "Racing! Looking at next year’s Kentucky Derby preps," 24 Aug. 2019 To preserve Pompeii’s first-century treasures and decipher a history related to the larger narrative of classical antiquity, Osanna has embraced 21st-century technology. — Chiara Goia, Smithsonian, "The New Treasures of Pompeii," 21 Aug. 2019 Dozens of teenagers and adults, many of whom have attempted suicide, are signing on for 24-hour-a-day digital tracking to help researchers decipher patterns that precede suicidal behavior. — Jennifer Couzin-frankel, Science | AAAS, "My younger sister died by suicide. Can science succeed in helping others?," 20 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'decipher.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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