dope (out)

verb

Definition of dope (out)next
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning tried to dope out the answer from the little information we had been given

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope (out)
  1. solve
  2. unravel
  3. answer
  4. resolve
Verb
  • Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of solve
Verb
  • While his friends—rounded out by Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds, Hayes Warner as Deborah Schaffer, and Graham Campbell as Thom Wright—seem unconcerned, Bret begins to unravel.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 July 2026
  • But with the Marlins tallying just two extra-base hits and pitcher William Kempner allowing two runs in an eighth inning that unraveled quickly, another solid start went unrewarded.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of unravel
Verb
  • That lit a fire under England, which answered via a goal from Jude Bellingham.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • No brand strategist decided when Norwegian supporters should row through a train station, which city streets Dutch fans dressed in orange, or that Japanese fans should answer both victory and defeat with identical displays of respect and care.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
Definition of answer
Verb
  • Whoever is charged with handling the issue must have the tools and authority to resolve it.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Our study helps resolve this paradox by providing evidence that scratching also provides defense against bacterial skin infections.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of resolve
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“Dope (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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