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
By studying how evolution solves problems, the researchers can learn how to build technology that works better in reality, according to the press release.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Nimmo’s placement solves one-third of the outfield puzzle.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
If lawmakers are serious about affordability and homeownership, this is the structural reform that actually solves the problem rather than papering over it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
This power bank solves that issue by spacing out each plug on all four sides of the cube.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Renewable fuel solves a basic supply and demand problem.
—Kip Eideberg, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The inspiring monkey brain Theilman and Aimone assert that the brain routinely solves similar problems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Nimmo’s placement solves one-third of the outfield puzzle.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
If lawmakers are serious about affordability and homeownership, this is the structural reform that actually solves the problem rather than papering over it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
This power bank solves that issue by spacing out each plug on all four sides of the cube.
—Kelsey Borovinsky, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Renewable fuel solves a basic supply and demand problem.
—Kip Eideberg, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
The inspiring monkey brain Theilman and Aimone assert that the brain routinely solves similar problems.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
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Discomfort that resolves quickly without altering movement or feeling cautionary can be a positive sign.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The settlement resolves creditor disputes and sets the stage for a potential cleanup, with an investor already negotiating to acquire the property.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a riveting story, published in this week’s issue, Ava Kofman unravels the mystery of Guojun and Silvia’s strange and troubling project.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leaving behind the poetics of artistic subtlety, the work here answers that question with sharp transparency.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of them answers Bullitt, because of course.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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