as in result
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
Postecoglou has restored belief at Tottenham, but Tottenham were right not to believe in him as a long-term solution.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Many solutions to adapt, and even thrive, in a warming planet exist.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Brin has been backing startups and venture capital funds that are working on for-profit solutions and treatments, investing more than $600 million to date, including about $400 million in 2024 alone.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Original price: $24.99 Outfitting cabinets with smart storage solutions may be a project for a bigger kitchen remodel.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Many solutions to adapt, and even thrive, in a warming planet exist.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Brin has been backing startups and venture capital funds that are working on for-profit solutions and treatments, investing more than $600 million to date, including about $400 million in 2024 alone.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Looking at their most recent quarterly results, things are still looking good.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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And then what happens when taxpayers are given the wrong answer?—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Generative Al is seen by some as an answer to this crisis : a near magical tool that can produce words, images and sounds from a simple and vague description.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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