solves

present tense third-person singular of solve

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Recent Examples of solves Today’s Theme Everyone solves crosswords differently, and there’s no specific order you’re meant to solve in; do what works best for you. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026 There’s a sense that getting rid of cameras solves the problem. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026 If someone solves a problem that the mathematical community has decided is central and important and hard, that solution is considered a reflection of deep insight and creativity. — Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 Until… One big moment changes everything when a glitch occurs and the model agent solves a problem by lying about it, creating a scenario that is not true. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 If campuses supply the expertise that solves other campuses’ problems, what is the value proposition of a central office? — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 If RatHat does make it onto a device, do not assume deleting the app solves the problem. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 None of this solves the harder question underneath, which is what AI spend returns. — Shweta Gummidipudi, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The heat-only mechanism solves a growing headache for advanced manufacturing. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
Verb
  • There are also several cool features, including a self-reset function that automatically detects and resolves connectivity issues, as well as robust security to protect the printer from attacks.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The settlement resolves the lawsuit that also claims that Leonard faced a hostile work environment, retaliation and a failure to accommodate her disability.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Privacy risks continue when someone answers the call There is also another person in the conversation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The research answers the long-standing question of why galaxies don't have more stars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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