Definition of solutionnext
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 And these are folks who have been talking about real solutions to those problems for a very long time. Christina Zhang, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Additional hearings will no doubt be scheduled as the NCAA seeks a permanent solution in the face of many similar cases. Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Inspectorio announced the partnership this week, noting these initiatives for Farm Rio will be achieved through the platform’s quality risk management, lab test management and traceability and transparency solutions. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 Such long-lasting events worsen the stress heat puts on people’s bodies, and so does humidity, which can also render some solutions like taking cover in the shade less effective, Turner said. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for solution
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  • Shell’s results were the highest since the second quarter of 2022, weeks after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • So, what exactly are AI tokens, how does AI tokenomics work, and when should businesses stop counting tokens and focus on results?
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
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  • But if the answer waivers even slightly, this month will act like a wakeup call and remind you to seize the day.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • If the answer swings on how the question was phrased, the model is not measuring anything about the match.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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