solved; solving
1
: to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
solve a problem
solved the crime
2
: to pay in full
solve a debt
: to solve something
substitute and solve for x
solver
noun
Examples of solve in a Sentence
They are working to solve the traffic problem.
If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
He couldn't solve the math problem.
The mystery has been solved.
The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
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Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution, in which different species independently evolve similar traits to solve the same problems.
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Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Even Uzo Aduba, whose character Detective Cordelia Cupp solved the case, and Randall Park, whose FBI Special Agent Edwin Park assisted her, were surprised by the reveal.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Some of the wiring was redone, but a technician from the manufacturer needed to reprogram the ride to solve the issues, according to the complaint.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Nathan Ramsey, executive director of the Land of Sky Regional Council, said FEMA’s role is not to solve every housing problem Helene caused.
—Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Even Uzo Aduba, whose character Detective Cordelia Cupp solved the case, and Randall Park, whose FBI Special Agent Edwin Park assisted her, were surprised by the reveal.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Some of the wiring was redone, but a technician from the manufacturer needed to reprogram the ride to solve the issues, according to the complaint.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Nathan Ramsey, executive director of the Land of Sky Regional Council, said FEMA’s role is not to solve every housing problem Helene caused.
—Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solve. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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