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 whereas some closers wouldn’t waste time trying to solve that problem, Díaz has worked hard on being quicker home.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
7 July 2025 -
That’s the demand problem that PJM is focused on, which is not Maryland’s problem to solve.—
David S. Lapp,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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The film centers on Kosiński at a time when his life and literary career unravelled after having the authenticity of his work called into question by two reporters from The Village Voice.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Further studies will be needed to unravel the mystery.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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Lamine answered questions in Catalan from the Catalan press and others in Spanish, and towards the end of a press conference, he was asked about his activities away from the pitch.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Journal Sentinel reporters will answer your questions At Catholic parish, fear permeates almost everything The two pastors don’t know each other.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The outcome of that case is not expected to resolve issues that election groups now say the high court must address.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 July 2025
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Fortunately, most cases of liver damage naturally resolve when people stop taking the turmeric.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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“Riddle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddle%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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