as in resolves
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 solves
That oxygen supply solves a long-standing problem in the field.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
That mismatch limits how much new construction actually solves the problem.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System, or VPS, solves a problem that has quietly stunted the autonomous delivery industry.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
No such luck with Imperfect Women, which languishes in the same genre space but is perfectly obvious in comparison, a series that solves its mystery halfway through the season but still keeps going.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sliding slightly out-of-the-money solves that liquidity headache and gets the trade on the books.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The likely truth is that an executive order solves very little, if anything.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.
—Austin Mullen, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
That mismatch limits how much new construction actually solves the problem.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Niantic Spatial’s Visual Positioning System, or VPS, solves a problem that has quietly stunted the autonomous delivery industry.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
No such luck with Imperfect Women, which languishes in the same genre space but is perfectly obvious in comparison, a series that solves its mystery halfway through the season but still keeps going.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sliding slightly out-of-the-money solves that liquidity headache and gets the trade on the books.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The likely truth is that an executive order solves very little, if anything.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
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Under the agreement, which resolves the matter with no findings of wrongdoing or liability, Sutter must comply with additional monitoring and reporting requirements.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there is little chance of a sequel, as Nesbo neatly resolves the disparate futures of all the main characters.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the project, Pepper was programmed as a tourism expert who only answers questions about Bremerhaven, the university, and the Computer Science Day, with a friendly but firm style that gives visitors clear and approachable guidance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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