as in to resolve
to find an answer for through reasoning
it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle
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Recent Examples of solve
School vouchers don't solve the problem of inequity in education.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The Steam store page hints that there is more than one way to solve puzzles.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Ingle says the process was developed to solve some of the problems that have hampered textile-to-textile recycling in the past.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
Even in tools available today, programs that can generate artwork and solve coding problems are among the most popular.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The Steam store page hints that there is more than one way to solve puzzles.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
Ingle says the process was developed to solve some of the problems that have hampered textile-to-textile recycling in the past.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 11 Apr. 2025
Even in tools available today, programs that can generate artwork and solve coding problems are among the most popular.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
Verb
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If the case isn’t resolved by the end of the year, the statute of limitations expires.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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An immigration judge noted those contradictions, but did not resolve them, when evaluating Abrego Garcia’s 2019 request to be released on bond.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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McMath declined to be interviewed and did not answer questions concerning the impact of his legislation.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wade looked directly into it and said hello multiple times, pressing the button, but no one answered.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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As secrets unravel, the play explores themes of power, gender roles and the tragic consequences of societal expectations in the late 19th century.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Critics argue that the policy could unravel decades of international trade agreements.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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