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puzzle (out)

verb

Definition of puzzle (out)

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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In a squad that features Kylian Mbappe, Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, Diomande can work his way into the first XI rather than arrive with the responsibility of solving a glaring problem.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Actors, academics and press are still trying to solve the puzzle 37 years later.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of solve

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While there is no suggestion of any kind of confrontation, there were tensions between different factions in the dressing room as Rosenior’s tenure unravelled.

— Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
From there, secrets start to unravel and answers to the mystery of how their friends can afford a lifestyle of seemingly limitless fun are revealed.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of unravel

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Smith answered Saturday against Ball State, catching eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns — all before halftime — and striking the pose after his second score.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
North Side appeared ready to answer the Eagles’ early lead when the Steers reached the end zone later in the first quarter.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of answer

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But if that role doesn’t improve from the sub-50 percent levels of the last two years and injuries become an issue again, the Bills will need to figure out the best path at tight end and in the passing offense.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The nation is now blanketed in a patchwork of differing rules as schools struggle to figure out how to regulate generative AI chatbots.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of figure out

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But for those who are wrongfully detained or deported, the experience can leave lasting trauma, mounting legal costs and consequences that take years to resolve.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliffe failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian’s leaders resolve to seek military victory.

— Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

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