as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
with the discovery of the Rosetta stone, archaeologists at long last were able to riddle out the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics
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Detectives have not identified a motive but said the arrests mark a major step in solving a killing that initially appeared to have few clues.—
Santa Rosa Press Democrat,
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But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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As her family and friendships begin to unravel, Ashley, along with the rest of LA, is left to question who is the us?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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That question may be answered in Salt Lake City.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, park service officials did not answer questions about whether law enforcement responded to the call prior to the father and son's deaths being reported June 8.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The brewery resolved that issue by creating a sandbox for kids to play in.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For teenagers, reassurance and patience are often best since most pubertal gynecomastia resolves naturally.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Riddle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddle%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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