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
While the action-awareness gap isn’t lost on climate crusaders and corporate comptrollers alike, most climate solutions for reduction start with sentience—fashion included, and no, not just in trend forecasting.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Others see transparency as a key solution.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The only long-term solution — in my view — is a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank whose borders are negotiated with Israel.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
My solution to that was for everyone to show their work, or at least for the public to demand that everyone show their work.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Others see transparency as a key solution.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
The only long-term solution — in my view — is a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank whose borders are negotiated with Israel.
—Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
My solution to that was for everyone to show their work, or at least for the public to demand that everyone show their work.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
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The answer may or may not be English novelist Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague, the story of an epistolary friendship between several characters, including the book’s namesake.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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If Washington truly wants lower prices, stronger investment and resilient supply chains, officials should see at this point that the answer isn’t higher tariff walls.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Thunder’s pregame party was the result of outlasting the Indiana Pacers in seven thrilling, competitive finals games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
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The brand recommends setting aside 30 to 45 minutes to fluff the flame-retardant branches for the most realistic result.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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