as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution, in which different species independently evolve similar traits to solve the same problems.—
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
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The Bears’ defense unraveled last season after Billings suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 9.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The world watched in utter shock as Tiger’s pristine image unraveled amid revelations of marital indiscretions.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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Boasberg later ordered the administration to answer questions under seal, including flight details and the number of deportees sent to a notorious El Salvador prison under Trump's order.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rubio and Waltz’s statement did not mention that the ceasefire would apply to civilian infrastructure as Zelenskyy suggested, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to answer questions at an afternoon news briefing asking for clarification about the discrepancy in details.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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How did Cordelia Cupp figure out who killed A.B. Wynter?—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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One quickly figures out which friends are open to the world, open to the technology of the 21st Century, and which would prefer to live in 1983, or even 1953.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Students and families will likely experience longer wait times for assistance, whether for resolving issues with their financial aid packages, understanding repayment options, or navigating changes to their loan status.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly everyone who isn't vaccinated against HPV will be infected at some point, though 9 out of 10 infections resolve within two years.—
Lisa Doggett,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Puzzle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzle%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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