as in to resolve
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 solve
Obviously, that’s a hard question to answer and solve, but Baltimore and its quarterback have nothing left to prove in the regular season.
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
And some say an all-day ban does not solve many of the issues cell phones create outside of the school building.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
In its latest analysis of the situation in Haiti, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime said that a peacekeeping operation alone will not solve Haiti’s gang problem and the structures that support the criminal groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Also, because of this decision in Florida, more states will begin to enact similar legislation regarding AOB's and other reforms—implemented to solve the litigation crisis that's plagued Florida since abusive AOB's first appeared in property insurance claims.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
And some say an all-day ban does not solve many of the issues cell phones create outside of the school building.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
In its latest analysis of the situation in Haiti, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime said that a peacekeeping operation alone will not solve Haiti’s gang problem and the structures that support the criminal groups.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Also, because of this decision in Florida, more states will begin to enact similar legislation regarding AOB's and other reforms—implemented to solve the litigation crisis that's plagued Florida since abusive AOB's first appeared in property insurance claims.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
Verb
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Any lawsuits challenging attempts to wield government power would probably take years to resolve and offer little immediate comfort to those targeted.—
Byron Tau,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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This condition is harmless and usually resolves on its own without treatment.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The two men furtively communicate to avoid answering any questions.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Gillespie answered with a layup with 40 seconds left, and then senior power forward Julian Reese made a steal.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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Noor seems like a likable, interesting new character to base a story around, but how does this all tie in to the conspiracy that Peter Sutherland is beginning to unravel?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vet mobile & Internal Affairs investigation In Suarez’s telling of events, his relationship with Carollo began to unravel after Suarez discovered a trove of veterinary supplies at the Bayfront Park Management Trust headquarters in April.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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