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
Of the 230 homicides logged in areas patrolled by the LAPD, officials said that 156, or 68%, were considered solved.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The reality is that AI agents can be all of these things, depending on the task they’re set to solve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The mind and body become superbly effective at solving the same problem, using the same tools, under the same conditions, while losing flexibility elsewhere.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The reality is that AI agents can be all of these things, depending on the task they’re set to solve.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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The ruling advances Chiles toward resolving a dispute marked by errors that cost her the floor exercise bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Games.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Leaders in China hope that AI and robotics can finally resolve the flaws of a centralized planned economy.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Haiti approaches the end of another political transition without elections or a clear governing framework, the United Nations and other international partners are warning that political self-interest and infighting could further unravel an already fragile country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes everything has to unravel in order to start making some yarn for a sweater, and sometimes the sweater is better next time.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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