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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
The Halliwells position themselves as rebels disrupting the beauty industry with innovative, microbiome-friendly products, catering to a growing consumer demand for natural and effective solutions.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The industry then focused on finding a technological solution to the piracy problem and on securing stricter legal protections for its products.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Gummed-up valves and concerns that drilling into the tank may spark a reaction with the volatile chemicals seemed to rule out obvious solutions.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
After that, it was transferred to a 95% ethanol solution for storage, to be catalogued and saved in the collection of the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The industry then focused on finding a technological solution to the piracy problem and on securing stricter legal protections for its products.
—Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Gummed-up valves and concerns that drilling into the tank may spark a reaction with the volatile chemicals seemed to rule out obvious solutions.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 25 May 2026
After that, it was transferred to a 95% ethanol solution for storage, to be catalogued and saved in the collection of the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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The states welcoming private nuclear innovation are already building the answer, and when supply grows, costs come down.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The fighting in Gaza may have ended, but the question and answer still remain, and may change everything.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Noun
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As a result, video became his best friend.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Going into a three-city road trip last week, Hernández said refusing to dwell on poor results, especially in big situations, had been key.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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