solved

past tense of solve

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Recent Examples of solved One of the oldest John Doe cases in America has been solved, with help from DNA evidence and forensic genetic genealogy, according to a team at FHD Forensics. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 June 2026 Language got solved by reading. Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Ed Silverman, STAT, 19 June 2026 But the directors and actors are basically have solved the major problem, which is that AI, in essence, doesn’t count against them. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 June 2026 Polymeric batteries to the rescue Pranada’s team believes that the limitations of lithium batteries can be solved by replacing them with new materials. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 The sentencing capped an extraordinary investigation that solved one of New York’s most perplexing mysteries. Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 None of this solved the problem. Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 According to the sheriff’s office, her case is another that has been solved due to technological and DNA advancements over the past few decades. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solved
Verb
  • One of the team’s press officers said the matter was resolved quickly and didn’t impact the team.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
  • State election officials and county administrators have warned that the conflicting instructions could create confusion for local election offices and potentially invite litigation if the issue is not resolved before voting begins.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • In May 2024, Kardashian Barker answered a few questions from fans on her Instagram Stories — including one who asked her about her in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Martin Baturina and Petar Musa answered each of Kane's first-half goals in a rematch of the 2018 semifinal game won by Croatia.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • However, their relationship quickly unraveled after their arrests.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Phoenix cut what was once a massive lead to a one-possession game, but the Valkyries never unraveled.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

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“Solved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solved. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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