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solve

verb

ˈsälv

Definition of solve

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 To get to real truths, even better, hidden truths, researchers must solve for this. — Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026 That same approach to solving urban problems — a sweeping pragmatic vision paired with swift on-the-ground action — became the foundation of her campaign. — Alissa Walker, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2026 Elsewhere, colleagues are solving the same problem, repeating the same mistakes and learning the same lessons. — Bryan Lapidus, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 That doesn’t mean turning every change in appearance into a problem to solve, though. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solve

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Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Differences with Iran over its nuclear program remain the thorniest issue and one that Trump insists must be resolved as part of any deal meant to end the more than 8-month-old war.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of resolve

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Things unravel when Sovieshu falls for Rashta, an escaped slave, and goes to extreme lengths to win her over.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
At the time, Demna’s Balenciaga menswear became a massive (pun intended) hit, with its XXXL tailoring, gigantic parkas, humungous trainers, and various satirizations of unraveling corporate manhood, untucked shirts, desperate neckties, and all.

— Sarah Mower, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

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