as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bush said their current situation hasn’t posed any challenges, as Hernandez now answers to the council instead of a city manager.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Arnett answers this and your other awkward questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nettspend’s music shines in its experimental corners, where the chaos briefly resolves into something more intentional.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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Norovirus typically resolves quickly and, in most healthy adults, lasts one to three days, according to the CDC.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Puzzles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzles%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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