as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out
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The coming years will see engineers and scientists working hand-in-hand—AI suggesting designs, robots churning out test samples, and teams figuring out manufacturing hurdles—turning algorithmic alchemy into tangible advances in energy, electronics, and beyond.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
When a little girl named Boo (Mary Gibbs) crosses over into their realm, the pair have to figure out how to get her back home.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Before, students trusted their eyes to figure out if something was reliable.
—Nadav Ziv, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Like figuring out their living situation, since Joanne was evicted.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
When a little girl named Boo (Mary Gibbs) crosses over into their realm, the pair have to figure out how to get her back home.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Before, students trusted their eyes to figure out if something was reliable.
—Nadav Ziv, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Like figuring out their living situation, since Joanne was evicted.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
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Detectives have not identified a motive but said the arrests mark a major step in solving a killing that initially appeared to have few clues.—
Santa Rosa Press Democrat,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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That question may be answered in Salt Lake City.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, park service officials did not answer questions about whether law enforcement responded to the call prior to the father and son's deaths being reported June 8.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As her family and friendships begin to unravel, Ashley, along with the rest of LA, is left to question who is the us?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The brewery resolved that issue by creating a sandbox for kids to play in.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For teenagers, reassurance and patience are often best since most pubertal gynecomastia resolves naturally.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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