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
In Hunting Matthew Nichols, two decades after her brother and his friend mysteriously disappeared, Tara Nichols, a documentary filmmaker, sets out to solve their missing persons case.
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The technology uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems that traditional computers cannot.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The latest installment of Slaughter’s North Falls series centers on Sheriff Emmy Clifton, who must solve a disturbing murder case in a small Southern town.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Intelligent Mobility, Intelligent Energy, and Intelligent Living are its three main pillars, each of which intends to solve the most persistent frustrations of life on the road.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The technology uses the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems that traditional computers cannot.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The latest installment of Slaughter’s North Falls series centers on Sheriff Emmy Clifton, who must solve a disturbing murder case in a small Southern town.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Intelligent Mobility, Intelligent Energy, and Intelligent Living are its three main pillars, each of which intends to solve the most persistent frustrations of life on the road.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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It was revealed in March that the Hornets are sending a 2026 second-round pick to the Heat to resolve a dispute over Rozier being under NBA and federal investigation over alleged gambling when Charlotte traded him to Miami in January 2024.—
Anthony Chiang
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But most things in life are not answered so simply.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Nigerian Giant dumped Galeno into the crowd, but Galeno answered with several steel chair shots on the big man.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Multiple investigations at the state and local level are underway to unravel the full cause of the near disaster.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Migrations that looked well managed in every update (on schedule, signed off, nothing flagged) often unraveled the moment real customer traffic hit the new environment.—
Liam Dunne,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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