as in resolved
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 solved
The case was solved years later through DNA evidence, along with the exhumation of the family dog, which prosecutors said Kovacich had kicked and beaten to death.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
With that athleticism, the problems might be solved by pure talent.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The cold case mystery was the first New York City murder solved using familial DNA, an innovative scientific technique that linked Martinez, 54, through DNA in his father’s criminal database.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Well, that’s one red-carpet watch mystery solved.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
But safety is not defined by how quickly a case is solved after the fact.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, Duffy solved both of these issues.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In his view, the problem of the empty Horton and RaDD projects can be solved with the right international outlook.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
How can this problem be solved?
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
With that athleticism, the problems might be solved by pure talent.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The cold case mystery was the first New York City murder solved using familial DNA, an innovative scientific technique that linked Martinez, 54, through DNA in his father’s criminal database.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Well, that’s one red-carpet watch mystery solved.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
But safety is not defined by how quickly a case is solved after the fact.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Fortunately, Duffy solved both of these issues.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In his view, the problem of the empty Horton and RaDD projects can be solved with the right international outlook.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
How can this problem be solved?
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solved
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How does this -- the Homeland Security shutdown get resolved?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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While there are still many questions to be answered, the researchers said that this new research should hopefully provide some relief for parents of children with ADHD.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then, in the ninth inning, everything unraveled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The arrangement unraveled in 2022, after one of the involved parties bragged about it at a professional conference and was overheard by an LAUSD employee who reported the comments to district officials, the complaint said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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