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
But OpenAI’s solution is more in line with past AI efforts than the headline result might suggest.
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Jordan Hall wanted to find a solution.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Flashfood has been offering a solution for shoppers to stretch their grocery dollars for several years, including after the COVID-19 pandemic when inflation was high and more so now, Schenck said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Ali Aydan is the founder and CEO of DORIX, building Britain’s smart access solutions legacy brand.
—Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Jordan Hall wanted to find a solution.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026
Flashfood has been offering a solution for shoppers to stretch their grocery dollars for several years, including after the COVID-19 pandemic when inflation was high and more so now, Schenck said.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Ali Aydan is the founder and CEO of DORIX, building Britain’s smart access solutions legacy brand.
—Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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But San Antonio had an answer for every Thunder response down the stretch, securing the victory.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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When asked for basic tips on booking a flight, Potter had two answers.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Noun
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But that continued dedication to masking of any kind is not merely the result of unintelligence, or misplaced hypochondria, or even being affiliated with a specific political party.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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But Cepeda and Petro on Sunday night sowed doubt in the result and claimed — so far without evidence — that hundreds of thousands of votes were manipulated and that foreign actors interfered with the result.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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