as in solved
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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The chatbot alone, however, solved the cases more accurately than the humans.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
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The Eagles solved tactical problems, fueling the comeback.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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After that game, Skubal stood proudly and answered the questions, vowing to be better and that his team would be back.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the study team hopes the experience will be a way for people to engage with science and pull back the curtain on how the questions about human behavior are answered, Mehr said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Then came the moment everything unraveled.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite receiving early clearance, the financing process ultimately unraveled.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sorry to say, there are still lots of wrinkles that are being worked out.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But by 1950-51, Bear had worked out a way to make uni-directional glass that eliminated the cross threads, so the material could be used on the inside of the bow as well.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
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That means the state can continue receiving federal money until the dispute is resolved.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Take the power play out of the equation, because that was a team-wide issue (which may be resolved with new assistants to lead the way), and Barzal’s five-on-five numbers paint a stronger picture.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But now the land won’t be turned into condos, and kids can come learn about how a civilization here hundreds of years ago figured out how to fish more efficiently than anyone else in the world.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hooga is figured out how to offer a leading red light therapy product that’s practical, affordable, and of the highest quality.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Riddled (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddled%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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