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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
Assuming the city has any integrity left, the solution is a revote based on current, accurate facts presented in a transparent ballot measure.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
American food has become increasingly processed and expensive—and our medical system often defaults to prescriptions instead of prevention and holistic solutions.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In that case, the S1 seems like the most efficient solution, the best of both worlds.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
For the roughly 15 million people living in the contested region, the latest bout of hostilities has appeared to push a political solution for their home further away than ever.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
American food has become increasingly processed and expensive—and our medical system often defaults to prescriptions instead of prevention and holistic solutions.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
In that case, the S1 seems like the most efficient solution, the best of both worlds.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
For the roughly 15 million people living in the contested region, the latest bout of hostilities has appeared to push a political solution for their home further away than ever.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
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The result of those horrendous 1992 seasons placed the Patriots and Seahawks atop the 1993 NFL Draft.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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For those who were wondering what exactly went down between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in the time between Seasons 1 and 2 of The Last of Us to create such a rift between them, Sunday night's episode finally provided some answers.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
19 May 2025
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Biden's attorney jumped in to clarify that Hur's team had asked a speculative question that did not reflect Biden's initial answer.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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