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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Crypto mining, like AI, relies heavily on graphic processing units, or GPUs, with the chips racing to solve complicated algorithms that spit out currency rewards for correctly verifying blockchain transactions, and CoreWeave was a steady buyer.
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
O’Neil said there was never any question her mother would cooperate with authorities, hoping her memories might help solve what happened to her friend.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Sheriff’s investigators want to know who did it and are hoping tipsters can help solve the case.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
As the city also struggles with an ongoing housing crunch, Estabine adds any campaign designed to convert more Loop offices into units residents can call home could go a long way toward solving both problems.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
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Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
O’Neil said there was never any question her mother would cooperate with authorities, hoping her memories might help solve what happened to her friend.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Sheriff’s investigators want to know who did it and are hoping tipsters can help solve the case.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
As the city also struggles with an ongoing housing crunch, Estabine adds any campaign designed to convert more Loop offices into units residents can call home could go a long way toward solving both problems.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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Spain's Defense Ministry did not respond to multiple requests seeking to confirm its involvement in resolving the pay issue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Recent talks between the Dutch and Chinese governments show signs of resolving the crisis.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Water Utilities has to study demographics and costs once the first two questions are answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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That Berube can’t answer that question publicly and confidently right now is part of the problem for the team.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Shortly afterward, things began to unravel.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense unraveled behind a slew of three-and-outs and unforced errors, including two Rodgers interceptions (one of which was his fault, the other bounced off Calvin Austin III’s hands) and a sack for a safety.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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