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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Interestingly, this led to the creation of a lightweight, solid material that solves a major recycling headache of mattresses.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
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The inspiring monkey brain Theilman and Aimone assert that the brain routinely solves similar problems.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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In a riveting story, published in this week’s issue, Ava Kofman unravels the mystery of Guojun and Silvia’s strange and troubling project.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Night Of unravels the yarn with lurid details and lots of plot twists.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Appearing at a virtual news conference, Crew 12 answers questions from reporters while in pre-flight quarantine at the Kennedy Space Center.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, First American Home Warranty has a user-friendly website, an exhaustive resource library, and an FAQ page that answers many homeowner questions.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The settlement resolves creditor disputes and sets the stage for a potential cleanup, with an investor already negotiating to acquire the property.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The simulations relied on direct numerical simulation, a method that resolves all relevant turbulence scales without using modeling assumptions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Puzzles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzles%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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