as in resolvable
capable of having the reason for or cause of determined
I'm sure that the mystery of what happened to the missing pizza is solvable
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Recent Examples of solvable
There is a growing school safety industry that markets fear as a solvable, technical problem.
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James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Ward said that gave him hope that his mother’s case is solvable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
Barriers to spreading these AI tools across jurisdictions are eminently solvable.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025
By merging extreme-scale computation with the nation’s largest scientific datasets and advanced experimental facilities, the mission aims to compress timelines, expand the range of solvable problems, and give the United States a durable advantage in fields that will shape the next century.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
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James Densley, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Ward said that gave him hope that his mother’s case is solvable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025
Barriers to spreading these AI tools across jurisdictions are eminently solvable.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025
By merging extreme-scale computation with the nation’s largest scientific datasets and advanced experimental facilities, the mission aims to compress timelines, expand the range of solvable problems, and give the United States a durable advantage in fields that will shape the next century.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solvable
Adjective
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Are the contradictions and chaos of anyone’s life resolvable?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trevino and his roommate often travel for work, so owning a dog wouldn’t be feasible, but Sweetness remains up for adoption.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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However, with approximately one-third of Marylanders renting their home or apartments, these systems are not feasible for all.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Their digestive benefits may be due to beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Oats also contain soluble fiber, which slows digestion and helps keep blood sugar levels steady.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some thinkers doubt that the question is even answerable, while others think the theory is impossible – like a 2025 paper arguing that no purely algorithmic system can explain the universe.—
Rizwan Virk,
The Conversation,
13 Nov. 2025
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The nagging questions that remain are not easily answerable until next year’s midterms: Does the country genuinely have buyer’s remorse?—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Each signal on its own feels explainable.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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His prostrating himself in front of Vladimir Putin is now oily and explainable.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Solvable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solvable. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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