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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Upon the discovery of her body, the life of Haxby-Jones became a mystery to solve for the Allied Gardens community.
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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
His work required critical thinking, problem solving, on-the-spot analyses, and the performance of tasks on tight deadlines.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
His work required critical thinking, problem solving, on-the-spot analyses, and the performance of tasks on tight deadlines.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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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The talent acquisition concerns seem to be resolved.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Employees also aim to push Starbucks to resolve outstanding unfair labor practice charges filed by workers in recent years.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Property owners 'will have to answer' for why fire erupted The fire could be seen in videos burning the main building on campus, as well as adjacent structures.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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While Wade has the best quarterback in the state in George MacIntyre along with multiple talented receivers, the big questions of who will run the ball and, even bigger, who will block on the offensive line need answered if BA is ready to return to it's dominance.Tom Kreager, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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But the underdog who went on to win the presidency after unseating a first-term president would later find himself in a similar situation, after numerous crises unraveled his administration and hammered his popularity among the American people.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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However, Meredith’s attempt to fit in with the Stones causes numerous challenges, leading to humorous and touching moments as family dynamics unravel.JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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