as in resolving
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 solving
In his view, Mercor’s work is a step toward solving bigger problems.
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Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Preteen girl at desk solving homework with AI chatbot.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
As with the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, remote cameras and other digital surveillance technology is increasingly important in solving and prosecuting wildlife poachers.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Will the latest approach to solving the Rockies’ pitching pay off?
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Integrity, conservative values, and a dedication to solving our agriculture and chronic disease crisis.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Months pass, then years; another company holiday party comes and goes; and the CEO still can’t understand why the miracle of AI isn’t solving all of their problems.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
She is driven by an understanding that big team science aimed at solving the most difficult scientific problems will require an army of experts of all kinds, explains Arturo Dominguez, a plasma physicist at Princeton University who has collaborated with Ma on educational outreach programs.
—Frances Stead Sellers, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Preteen girl at desk solving homework with AI chatbot.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
As with the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, remote cameras and other digital surveillance technology is increasingly important in solving and prosecuting wildlife poachers.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Will the latest approach to solving the Rockies’ pitching pay off?
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Integrity, conservative values, and a dedication to solving our agriculture and chronic disease crisis.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Months pass, then years; another company holiday party comes and goes; and the CEO still can’t understand why the miracle of AI isn’t solving all of their problems.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
She is driven by an understanding that big team science aimed at solving the most difficult scientific problems will require an army of experts of all kinds, explains Arturo Dominguez, a plasma physicist at Princeton University who has collaborated with Ma on educational outreach programs.
—Frances Stead Sellers, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solving
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The onus for resolving this crisis should not be placed on the backs of working and middle class New Yorkers.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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After answering a user query about Santa Fe, the chatbox provided a link to a desert cottage in the locality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Winning Over the Rink Around the same time, Youngblood was grooming hockey dad Eric Perardi, the coach and real-estate developer, who was quietly unraveling amid a bitter divorce.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Byrne commits fully to a woman unraveling in real time, turning psychological collapse into something uncomfortably familiar.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solving. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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