as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solution
Many scientists and policymakers across the board are testing solutions to keep the ocean’s acoustic world intact.
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Promotional products showcase on Sept. 9 National vendors specializing in promotional products, wearables and specialty items are expected Sept. 9 when a showcase of industry innovation and business solutions comes to Portage.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The broken plan layout is also an especially clever solution for those who previously preferred an open floor plan but are suddenly craving a bit more distinction in their common areas.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Promotional products showcase on Sept. 9 National vendors specializing in promotional products, wearables and specialty items are expected Sept. 9 when a showcase of industry innovation and business solutions comes to Portage.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The broken plan layout is also an especially clever solution for those who previously preferred an open floor plan but are suddenly craving a bit more distinction in their common areas.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solution
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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These answers could come in the coming decades with future missions.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The result is that the field of ketamine therapy goes unregulated.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police have not indicated whether the test results have come back, who owns the dogs or if there are more dogs possibly being investigated.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solution. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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