as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
Perry identified the point guard position as one of his top priorities, but Schroder might be considered more of a stopgap solution than a long-term answer.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
While a solution was put in place, Gastonia’s mayor, a city council member and local advocates say that having the cooling station outdoors is less than acceptable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Things eventually click into place when the questions have been addressed and solutions worked out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Importantly, the polymer materials dissolve in standard conservation solutions, allowing future removal of the mask without damaging the original work.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
While a solution was put in place, Gastonia’s mayor, a city council member and local advocates say that having the cooling station outdoors is less than acceptable.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Things eventually click into place when the questions have been addressed and solutions worked out.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Importantly, the polymer materials dissolve in standard conservation solutions, allowing future removal of the mask without damaging the original work.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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If the answers point to gaps in consistency, efficiency or visibility, AI can help—but only if it’s purposefully introduced.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The obvious answer to the theme of this collection, then, is history.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The result is a versatile cooker for waffles, pancakes, meat, veggies, and kinda whatever.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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The state police and Correction and Community Services’ Office of Special Investigations probes any in-custody death that isn’t the result of natural causes, Whittaker said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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