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
Before the show launches its sixth season later this year, Hoffman unpacked a scene in the season five opener that sets up the surprising mystery the podcasters scurry to solve.
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Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The Middle East has a long history of agreements that have failed to solve anything.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Many scientists believe mRNA technology could help solve that problem.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Khota Zaiser, an aide to Mayor Todd Gloria, committed to solving the problem of unspent fund balances.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The Middle East has a long history of agreements that have failed to solve anything.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Many scientists believe mRNA technology could help solve that problem.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Khota Zaiser, an aide to Mayor Todd Gloria, committed to solving the problem of unspent fund balances.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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Yet many of the more contentious issues — Iran’s nuclear program, in particular — are not fully resolved and will be the subject of future talks, which could ignite additional conflict.—
Las Vegas Review-Journal,
Twin Cities,
18 June 2026
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Three defendants have resolved their cases, including one who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Moments later, Faqih answered his phone.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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But something has clearly unraveled in recent days.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The fighting in Lebanon could unravel the deal The Israeli military said four soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an attack on a tank in a village near the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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