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
Miami-Dade cold case detectives say that this is just one of the cold cases they are dedicated to solving.
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Anna McAllister, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
From his perspective, this shift reflected a broader pattern in his work, moving toward industries where solving data challenges can have a meaningful operational impact.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
This is just going around solving problems.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Supported by major funding bodies such as the US National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy (DoE), and the European Research Council, the research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving global water challenges.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Beyond solving helium‑3 dependence, the new alloy offers additional benefits.
—Etiido Uko
march 23, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
But in solving those challenges, Weir — unintentionally or not — builds out the desires and needs of stirring, compelling characters.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Readers will be intrigued by the connections Anya makes in solving the puzzle, drawing on her knowledge of manuscripts, medieval history, and art history.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill that recently passed the House is a tiny step toward solving the problem of not including independent voters in primaries.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Anna McAllister, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
From his perspective, this shift reflected a broader pattern in his work, moving toward industries where solving data challenges can have a meaningful operational impact.
—William Jones, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
This is just going around solving problems.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Supported by major funding bodies such as the US National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy (DoE), and the European Research Council, the research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in solving global water challenges.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
Beyond solving helium‑3 dependence, the new alloy offers additional benefits.
—Etiido Uko
march 23, New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026
But in solving those challenges, Weir — unintentionally or not — builds out the desires and needs of stirring, compelling characters.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Readers will be intrigued by the connections Anya makes in solving the puzzle, drawing on her knowledge of manuscripts, medieval history, and art history.
—The Know, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
The bill that recently passed the House is a tiny step toward solving the problem of not including independent voters in primaries.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solving
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The votes mark incremental progress toward resolving at least some of the vacancies that have fueled the dispute, particularly in Utah, where Holyoak’s interim status has become a flashpoint in the broader fight.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Behind the scenes, work toward resolving the standoff intensified Friday as White House border czar Tom Homan was set to meet for the second consecutive day with a bipartisan group of senators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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During one of the day’s breaks, Tappin won a gift bag, including a flat iron, after answering a question correctly.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vance also questioned what information Omar allegedly knew and withheld regarding sweeping fraud federal investigators are unraveling in her home state of Minnesota.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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The tectonic architecture of the Aegean Sea is messy, rife with crisscrossing faults and myriad volcanoes that make unraveling what happens at depth extremely difficult.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solving. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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