Definition of solutionnext
as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation the solution to a math problem

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Recent Examples of solution Next, apply your vinegar solution generously with your scrubber or sponge. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 Dip your scrubber or sponge into the bucket of vinegar solution and work it across the entire surface of the glass. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Spring usually brings mild temperatures — not too hot, not freezing — which helps cleaning solution stay wet long enough to wipe without streaks. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 Asia-Pacific markets fell sharply on Monday as the Middle East war entered its fifth week, with the conflict escalating despite efforts aimed at finding a diplomatic solution. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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Noun
  • The short answer is that both KCMO and KCK got their names from the Kansas River, which flows through Wyandotte County’s easternmost edge before joining the Missouri River.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Borges wanted to do more to help Denise and Aaron get answers.
    Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Speak up to create results that show integrity.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Most of the games Gordon has missed this season have been the result of a recurring right hamstring strain.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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