solved; solving
1
: to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
solve a problem
solved the crime
2
: to pay in full
solve a debt
: to solve something
substitute and solve for x
solver
noun
Synonyms
Examples of solve in a Sentence
They are working to solve the traffic problem.
If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
He couldn't solve the math problem.
The mystery has been solved.
The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s a natural question: Why isn’t this a problem that’s been solved before?
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
In tandem with the quest to solve the murder, two love stories are also developing.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
There’s a building and energizing of interest to problem solve.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Because millions of workers are woefully lacking in retirement savings, working longer is seen as a way to solve their funding gap.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
The authorities hope that people awaiting trial or serving sentences will recognize someone while playing with the cards and offer information to help solve some of those crimes.
—Rebecca Carballo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
No one technology will solve all our climate problems.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
And every time 210,000 formulas (or blocks) get solved, a halving occurs.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Seminole County sheriff announced the connection between the shootings and said his department is working very closely with Orange County to solve the crimes.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2024
In tandem with the quest to solve the murder, two love stories are also developing.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2024
There’s a building and energizing of interest to problem solve.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Because millions of workers are woefully lacking in retirement savings, working longer is seen as a way to solve their funding gap.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
The authorities hope that people awaiting trial or serving sentences will recognize someone while playing with the cards and offer information to help solve some of those crimes.
—Rebecca Carballo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024
No one technology will solve all our climate problems.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
And every time 210,000 formulas (or blocks) get solved, a halving occurs.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
The Seminole County sheriff announced the connection between the shootings and said his department is working very closely with Orange County to solve the crimes.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solve. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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