as in to resolve
to find an answer for through reasoning
it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle
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Recent Examples of solve
The Yankees could solve both of those problems by trading for a third baseman and moving Chisholm back to second base.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Find out what is chewing the leaves of your plants and get tips for solving the problem.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
After watching Ironheart, viewers will be challenged by the notion that talent and aspirations alone aren't enough to solve every problem.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
Find out what is chewing the leaves of your plants and get tips for solving the problem.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
After watching Ironheart, viewers will be challenged by the notion that talent and aspirations alone aren't enough to solve every problem.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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The settlement resolves pending litigation against Purdue Pharma, which, under the leadership of the Sackler families, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, according to the lawsuits.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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Conceivably, some of these concerns could be resolved by pooling the money in the accounts, by fiddling with the tax code, and by encouraging employers of the account holders’ parents to make additional contributions to them.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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In the weeks ahead, BLA will answer the complaint and offer several defenses in hopes of convincing a court to dismiss the case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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Whether Iran is still in U.S. critical infrastructure systems is a harder question to answer, according to Jamil Jaffer, the founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University and former associate counsel to President George W. Bush.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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When a series of murders begins in the area, her sister also turns up missing, throwing her headfirst into unraveling the crime spree.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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Durability Some towels are poorly made and unravel within a few months of being used.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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