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
When a coalition of environmental groups threatened to sue the city over this problem two decades ago, city officials agreed to build Pure Water and solve two problems at once.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies recently solved the case after linking Koehler’s DNA to the victim, who is not identified in court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s really the problem that Dash solves.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
This update finally solves that challenge.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies recently solved the case after linking Koehler’s DNA to the victim, who is not identified in court records.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s really the problem that Dash solves.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
This update finally solves that challenge.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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The brewery resolved that issue by creating a sandbox for kids to play in.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For teenagers, reassurance and patience are often best since most pubertal gynecomastia resolves naturally.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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That question may be answered in Salt Lake City.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, park service officials did not answer questions about whether law enforcement responded to the call prior to the father and son's deaths being reported June 8.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As her family and friendships begin to unravel, Ashley, along with the rest of LA, is left to question who is the us?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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