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
In the food service sector, where speed, consistency, as well as labor availability are critical, humanoid robots could offer a scalable solution.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Here to discuss the current state of the US power grid, the challenges ahead, and what solutions might help keep it reliable is Johanna Mathieu, an associate professor at the University of Michigan.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The Biden administration sought to ramp up offshore wind as a climate change solution.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The company built a SaaS solution that integrated information from separate departments—like field visits or emergency hotlines.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Here to discuss the current state of the US power grid, the challenges ahead, and what solutions might help keep it reliable is Johanna Mathieu, an associate professor at the University of Michigan.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The Biden administration sought to ramp up offshore wind as a climate change solution.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The company built a SaaS solution that integrated information from separate departments—like field visits or emergency hotlines.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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The answer begins with the destination itself.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
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These answers are provided here to allow candidates to speak directly to our readers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Grégoire, who led a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists, claimed victory after estimates based on partial results placed him well ahead of conservative rival Rachida Dati, who acknowledged defeat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, March 22, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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