piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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This may be the final piece of the puzzle that launches the era of intelligent robots, including humanoid robots.
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Jim McGregor, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adding Walker back to Houston's lineup would be a huge piece of the puzzle for the Astros.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That’s because every piece of the puzzle is curved in the shape of a saddle.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
However, despite Allen’s conviction, one piece of the puzzle remained missing.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Jim McGregor, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Adding Walker back to Houston's lineup would be a huge piece of the puzzle for the Astros.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That’s because every piece of the puzzle is curved in the shape of a saddle.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
However, despite Allen’s conviction, one piece of the puzzle remained missing.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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