Thesaurus results for PUZZLING (OUT)

puzzling (out)

verb

Definition of puzzling (out)

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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Their warning concerns what happens when solving the problem becomes the objective itself.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
Carter was recently named a finalist for the David Prize, an award given out by the Walentas Family Foundation (the same family behind the developer Two Trees) to New Yorkers with ideas for solving local problems.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of solving

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Metalpoint is delicate by comparison with ink, almost weblike; but in both cases, the drawings are unraveling clusters and skeins, with passages both tight and loose.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
In spite of Desiree's civil case unraveling in 2013, public suspicion continued to follow Terri.

— Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of unraveling

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That makes the research less like searching a catalog for the right material and more like figuring out the rules for building one.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
For Alexander Lee, back-to-school shopping used to mean hours spent comparing prices, reading reviews, and figuring out where to buy a growing list of supplies for his two kids.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of figuring out

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The Grand Slams and players are working out how the council will be selected and structured, with further details expected soon.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Some fitness enthusiasts swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat, while others insist that eating beforehand is essential for maximizing energy and performance.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of working out

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