Thesaurus results for SOLVING

solving

verb

present participle of solve

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 Goh believes Southeast Asian cinema’s next breakthrough will depend not only on growing global interest, but also on solving longstanding financing and distribution challenges. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 24 July 2026 Lady criminals take advantage of this illegibility for their own gain—unlike lady detectives, who are preoccupied with solving crimes, helping others, and restoring justice. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 The Texas Rangers thanked the Amarillo Police Department and DPS’ Crime Laboratory Division for their help and commitment to solving Covington’s case. — Mary Ella Hastings july 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Less administrative work is positive, but the winning strategy will require solving the growing access and cost challenges patients face. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 So solving this generalization gap is key to maintaining its status as today’s market champion. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 The movie focuses on a murder of a shepherd unraveled by his flock, which aids a somewhat hapless rural policeman in solving the crime. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 23 July 2026 Rather than waiting for sweeping national reforms, states and metropolitan regions are assuming greater responsibility for solving practical problems. — John Eger, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 The season ended with the shocking murder of Leaphorn’s friend and the former Scarborough County Sheriff, Gordo Sena (A Martinez), so season 5 may revolve around the police force solving Gordo’s murder. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solving

Verb

Meanwhile, Rovo can handle some of the heavy lifting of triaging tickets by escalating and fully resolving them.

— John Brandon, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Students often receive guidance from several offices before resolving a single issue with each interaction reflecting only part of the larger picture or need.

— Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of resolving

Verb

The story begins after her death, with Faye waking in the Everywhen to find her protective plans for Kratos and Atreus unraveling, facing antagonists like Sekhmet.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Irsay-Gordon, however, likened the Colts’ unraveling to pressing pause on a movie.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026