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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dope (out)
  1. solve
  2. unravel
  3. answer
  4. resolve
Verb
  • These emerging trends that will shape 2025 are not about innovation for its own sake but about preparing students for a future that prioritizes adaptability, human-centric skills, and cognitive problem solving.
    Mary Hemphill, PhD, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • At Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a newly-reinvigorated population of native southern sea otters have eaten so many invasive European green crabs that researchers say the otters have locally solved a problem that has plagued the West Coast for years.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of solve
Verb
  • Some individuals of the species might have been swimming there since colonial times — and researchers are just beginning to unravel how.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 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
  • Once again, nearly 600 readers answered the call, offering your projections for the economy of 2025.
    Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Security question answers: Sharing them is like opening the front door to all your accounts at once.
    Kim Komando, Fox News, 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 24 Dec. 2024.

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