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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solving (for)
figuring out
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The stats are solid — a franchise-record 3,942 passing yards, 27 touchdowns to only seven interceptions — and the eye test shows someone figuring out how to do this job at the highest level.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The story is very much a journey of discovery for Colin, Harry Melling’s character — figuring out the rules of this sub-dom relationship and what Ray is asking of him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Solving (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solving%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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