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
One of Koch’s other retirement projects was a book series about a mayor who solves murders.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
That solves a lot of problems, a lot of ills of society.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Nécessaire’s conditioner solves for that through the brand’s minimal-but-effective approach.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Professor Rong Lijian, who led the research, this solves a major strategic bottleneck.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The Momcozy nasal aspirator solves this issue by providing nine suction levels that top out at 75KPa, giving it the flexibility to deal with the heaviest and lightest amounts of congestion as needed.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Winning typically solves things, so if Flacco and the Bengals can continue to win games, his life on the field would be ideal.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
That solves a lot of problems, a lot of ills of society.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Nécessaire’s conditioner solves for that through the brand’s minimal-but-effective approach.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Professor Rong Lijian, who led the research, this solves a major strategic bottleneck.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
The Momcozy nasal aspirator solves this issue by providing nine suction levels that top out at 75KPa, giving it the flexibility to deal with the heaviest and lightest amounts of congestion as needed.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Winning typically solves things, so if Flacco and the Bengals can continue to win games, his life on the field would be ideal.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
Verb
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Now a research team said there’s new evidence that resolves the case.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thus far in the settlement process, these attorneys have successfully argued that the settlement resolves antitrust claims regarding how the NCAA and its member conferences and schools conspired to deny college athletes opportunities to earn NIL and other sources of earnings.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What begins as a dream job quickly unravels into a nightmare as Mafu starts to question his mentor’s methods.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Jo Beckett, a devoted schoolteacher whose world unravels when her young son vanishes—only to return profoundly changed.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Start each day with a short list that answers what moved, where people arrived from, and what kept them reading across devices.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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