as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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At the same time, the problems that researchers are attempting to solve are thornier and more challenging than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026 -
Scientists may have solved a cosmic mystery that has been troubling them since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began observations back in 2022.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As Haiti approaches the end of another political transition without elections or a clear governing framework, the United Nations and other international partners are warning that political self-interest and infighting could further unravel an already fragile country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes everything has to unravel in order to start making some yarn for a sweater, and sometimes the sweater is better next time.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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By the closing epilogue of the MM romance novel, the author must figure out how to create honest stakes for a gay couple in an overwhelmingly heteronormative context that threatens the heroes with societal subjugation and maybe even physical punishment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Imagine thinking the Dodgers’ brain trust won’t figure out how to win whenever a salary cap is introduced.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Humans remain the only reliable loop for resolving exceptions and re-teaching nuance, which means autonomy never compounds.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Recent candles show softer closes and less follow-through on upside attempts, suggesting selling pressure is still being worked through rather than fully resolved.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Puzzle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzle%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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