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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
As the workplace evolves faster than traditional HR strategies can keep up, the need for more responsive, real-time solutions has become urgent.
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Leave the solution on for a few minutes to loosen dirt and product build-up.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
These solutions include providing teachers with the tools and science for improving literacy, family engagement.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Leave the solution on for a few minutes to loosen dirt and product build-up.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
These solutions include providing teachers with the tools and science for improving literacy, family engagement.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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The family of a South Carolina man who died three days after being arrested last month demanded the release of police body camera video and answers regarding his death on Tuesday.—
Tesfaye Negussie,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Hints and the answers for today’s Quordle words are just ahead.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The results were adjusted for consecutive years versus that conventional use spread over the decade, as well as comorbidities and other conditions that could impact walking speed and strength.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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The recent test was a result of the Booster Obsolescence Life Extension (BOLE) project, which looked at optimizing booster design for lower-cost and more efficient options.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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