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
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.
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Within seconds, the puzzle was completely solved.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
In their perennial battle to solve state’s mounting trash problems, Connecticut lawmakers are again considering a ban on polystyrene takeout containers and other limits on single-use plastics.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Funnily enough, Cromwell and Harvey’s suggests leaders who demand clarity too early may unintentionally shut down the very exploration that helps teams identify the right problem to solve.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Readers will be intrigued by the connections Anya makes in solving the puzzle, drawing on her knowledge of manuscripts, medieval history, and art history.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
In their perennial battle to solve state’s mounting trash problems, Connecticut lawmakers are again considering a ban on polystyrene takeout containers and other limits on single-use plastics.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Funnily enough, Cromwell and Harvey’s suggests leaders who demand clarity too early may unintentionally shut down the very exploration that helps teams identify the right problem to solve.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Readers will be intrigued by the connections Anya makes in solving the puzzle, drawing on her knowledge of manuscripts, medieval history, and art history.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solve. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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