dope (out)

verb

Definition of dope (out)next
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning tried to dope out the answer from the little information we had been given

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  1. solve
  2. unravel
  3. answer
  4. resolve
Verb
  • Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In 2005, the sheriff’s office renewed efforts to solve the crime by uploading the DNA sample to the FBI’s national genetic database, CODIS.
    Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of solve
Verb
  • In fact, anyone who’s flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • His activities throughout this period are a mystery that prosecutors will no doubt seek to unravel.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of unravel
Verb
  • Security question answers: Sharing them is like opening the front door to all your accounts at once.
    Kim Komando, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Once again, nearly 600 readers answered the call, offering your projections for the economy of 2025.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of answer
Verb
  • Nevertheless, conflicts cannot always be resolved by bringing in the owner or founder.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • These identifiers could also support name changes driven by scientific advancements, creating a win-win situation—resolving ethical issues while preserving scientific integrity.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of resolve
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“Dope (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dope%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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