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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Formulate a strategy that solves a revenue problem.—
Meghan Keough,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025 -
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,
30 Aug. 2025
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As the family unravels, Genevieve must summon the courage to save her broken family – and herself – but not without a cost.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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One bad day shouldn’t mean everything unravels.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jesus answers the questions in Portuguese, via a translator, but his English is strong enough to understand what is being asked and to hold a conversation.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hopefully the question answers itself.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Updating both your mouse driver and graphics driver through Windows Update or the manufacturer’s website often resolves this type of issue.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pearce also served on the Federal Service Impasses Panel, which resolves disputes when unions and agencies are deadlocked.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Puzzles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzles%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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