puzzling (out)

verb

Definition of puzzling (out)next
present participle of puzzle (out)
as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puzzling (out)
  1. solving
  2. unraveling
  3. answering
  4. figuring out
  5. working out
Verb
  • Nearly sixteen years after a San Francisco man was found fatally stabbed inside his apartment, police are seeking information in solving the cold case.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Despite solving the problem effectively and immediately, controversy abounds with this method.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of solving
Verb
  • The story begins after her death, with Faye waking in the Everywhen to find her protective plans for Kratos and Atreus unraveling, facing antagonists like Sekhmet.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Irsay-Gordon, however, likened the Colts’ unraveling to pressing pause on a movie.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of unraveling
Verb
  • In the 8-page document answering Hanaway’s petition, Johnston denied the attorney general’s allegations.
    — Laura Bauer July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • New York Giants coach John Harbaugh is answering readers’ leadership questions all season.
    — Torrey Hart, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of answering
Verb
  • More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026
  • For the average swim instructor, who may be teaching up to 10 children at a time and may not have training in supporting autistic children, figuring out how to meet individual needs can be a challenge.
    — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of figuring out
Verb
  • The Carolina Panthers are hosting and working out a veteran quarterback this week.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • Rebecca Lessley is still working out the details of her bankruptcy, which will likely include a five-year repayment plan.
    — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 29 July 2026
Definition of working out
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“Puzzling (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzling%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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