as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out
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While Claire figures out how to be Lady John Grey, Young Ian (John Bell) says a prayer for his Uncle Jamie in the forest with Rachel (Izzy Meikle-Small).
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
On his journey to figure out how to fix it, T meets vibrant individuals along the way, trying to converse and pick others’ brains to achieve his ultimate goal – to protect all his possessions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The big surprise Luks wanted to pull off was figuring out when and where to update the classics.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
The platforms, which bear sole responsibility for enforcement, have one year to figure out how to implement the age limit, which is the highest set by any country.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
On his journey to figure out how to fix it, T meets vibrant individuals along the way, trying to converse and pick others’ brains to achieve his ultimate goal – to protect all his possessions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
The big surprise Luks wanted to pull off was figuring out when and where to update the classics.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
The platforms, which bear sole responsibility for enforcement, have one year to figure out how to implement the age limit, which is the highest set by any country.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In 2005, the sheriff’s office renewed efforts to solve the crime by uploading the DNA sample to the FBI’s national genetic database, CODIS.Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Arizona opened scoring with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to Michael Wilson on the game’s first drive, but the Seahawks answered with scoring drives on four of five first-half possessions.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The big question that needs to be answered is who wins a game H-O-R-S-E between father and daughter? ...Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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In fact, anyone who’s flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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His activities throughout this period are a mystery that prosecutors will no doubt seek to unravel.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Calling the dogs to distract them is usually enough to resolve the tension.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These identifiers could also support name changes driven by scientific advancements, creating a win-win situation—resolving ethical issues while preserving scientific integrity.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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