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
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.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
HumanoidExo solves that issue by capturing humans’ real-time motion through wearable suits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
And the arrival of some suspicious new neighbors presents an opportunity that solves one problem while worsening the other.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
The OxyChem deal largely solves the debt problem, although Oxy won’t begin redeeming Berkshire’s preferred shares—and their 8% annual interest—until 2029.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The good news is that Luna already solves the hardware cost issue.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Silent Hill f mostly solves this issue by adopting faster-paced, Souls-like combat.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Winning solves everything at this point.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
HumanoidExo solves that issue by capturing humans’ real-time motion through wearable suits.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
And the arrival of some suspicious new neighbors presents an opportunity that solves one problem while worsening the other.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
The OxyChem deal largely solves the debt problem, although Oxy won’t begin redeeming Berkshire’s preferred shares—and their 8% annual interest—until 2029.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The good news is that Luna already solves the hardware cost issue.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Silent Hill f mostly solves this issue by adopting faster-paced, Souls-like combat.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Winning solves everything at this point.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
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Unless Congress resolves the stalemate quickly, millions of mothers and young children may soon be without access to vital food assistance.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crusting typically resolves within two weeks.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This chilling series unravels one of the most notorious unsolved crimes of our era, now taking a turn as a major suspect heads to trial.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Unwilling to shatter her image, Maddie unravels quietly, in secret, threatening her relationships and even her life.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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When her mother answers, the words seem to stick in her throat.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Colorado State and heading into Saturday night’s game at Nevada.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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