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
To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.
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James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Transfer hits solved last year’s availability issues.
—Jenny Caitlin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle, called a polaron, in a unique rare-earth material.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies had a clear need in the outfield around the Major League Baseball trade deadline and solved it by acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet the Chinese economy continues to grow, and Xi views these challenges as long-term issues that can be solved through innovation.
—Neil Thomas, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
If this problem is to be solved, it will not be solved through labels, wars or AI.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Among other revelations, this solved the solar neutrino problem.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
His 2005 report was a stunning breakthrough that solved a five-hundred-year-old mystery, but his insights had originated in the laboratory.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Transfer hits solved last year’s availability issues.
—Jenny Caitlin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
An international team of researchers has solved a long-standing puzzle in quantum physics by discovering an elusive quasiparticle, called a polaron, in a unique rare-earth material.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies had a clear need in the outfield around the Major League Baseball trade deadline and solved it by acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.
—Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Yet the Chinese economy continues to grow, and Xi views these challenges as long-term issues that can be solved through innovation.
—Neil Thomas, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
If this problem is to be solved, it will not be solved through labels, wars or AI.
—Ibrahim Al-Marashi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Among other revelations, this solved the solar neutrino problem.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
His 2005 report was a stunning breakthrough that solved a five-hundred-year-old mystery, but his insights had originated in the laboratory.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solved
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That is not going to be resolved unless the Fed takes a strategic view of the economy.—
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CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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God has answered the prayers of so many of us 🙌🙏.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, Pieter answered the call, not with words, but with work and respect.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Before the fourth-down play unraveled, Love burned a timeout since the receivers weren’t aligned correctly.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Solved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solved. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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