solved

past tense of solve

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Recent Examples of solved The crows solved the task the same way primates do, using the same mathematical logic despite having a very different brain structure. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 So there’s a huge amount of that which was solved with lots of different trickery, and then some VFX. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 The researchers solved this problem by developing a contactless antenna feed consisting of a conductive metal ring that acts as a capacitor. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Except now, under this program, white flight is not a problem to be solved but an outcome to be embraced and even subsidized through the federal tax code. — Denise Forte, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026 Experts say that these trade problems can be solved by increasing disease surveillance and testing. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 20 Oct. 2026 When plans for a trip are disrupted, for example, ask whether the problem is within your control and can be solved. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Hospitality, retail and tech are recruiting people who’ve already solved the problem banks are trying to solve, just in a different building. — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Ulrich said Mastercard relies on CEO sponsorship, including weekly updates with the CEO’s direct reports, but added that no one has solved the politics of large organizations. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solved
Verb
  • Contracts are resolved using data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That case likely won't move forward until the criminal charges are resolved.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Bears answered with another TD drive and put the game away after Darnold's interception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Back to base camp The Knicks are 2-4, and two of their starters answered the same chemistry question on opposite sides of the spectrum.
    — Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The full record includes real accomplishments, like restoring a depleted franchise to playoff relevance, attracting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, adding James Harden and recovering substantial draft capital after that era unraveled.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Those plans unraveled after a dispute over Israel and an outside group’s campaign advertisement escalated into a public exchange of criticism between the rivals.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Solved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solved. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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