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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But some students and parents say this still doesn't solve the bigger issue of not having enough places to park.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
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In a traditional classroom, the struggle to synthesize multiple papers to create an original thesis, or solve a complex pre-calculus problem is exactly where learning occurs.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Allowing that achievement to unravel through uncertainty or neglect would hand competitors an advantage.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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City leaders approved a $27 million settlement in 2021 to resolve a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Floyd's family.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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If the case isn’t resolved in their favor, Talcott said Levy and the foundation will appeal to the state or even federal Supreme Court.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Riddle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddle%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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