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
When Valerie needs to solve a problem beyond basic joke input, though, Al can offer only more of the same.
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Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Across these professions, and the others that follow, there is a consistent focus on helping people move forward, solving real problems and staying grounded in work that feels meaningful.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Either way, there is growing demand for hearing systems that can solve the cocktail party problem.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Packaging companies are still trying to solve for compostable films that can hold up in large-scale production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Across these professions, and the others that follow, there is a consistent focus on helping people move forward, solving real problems and staying grounded in work that feels meaningful.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Either way, there is growing demand for hearing systems that can solve the cocktail party problem.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
Packaging companies are still trying to solve for compostable films that can hold up in large-scale production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
Verb
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The racial and gender discrimination claims were dismissed, but Rogers and TCC were ordered to go through mediation to resolve the religious discrimination claim.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Episode 2 of the first series sees a huge misunderstanding on the phone cause Gavin to have to drive to Wales to resolve his relationship.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Maybe that’s the point, but Sorogoyen leaves that question hanging in the balance and with us too detached at this point to care about answering it.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Verb
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But increasingly devastating wildfires are unraveling one of the last bargains Californians have enjoyed.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Coltrane’s tactical heist operations begin to unravel and land him on the police’s radar when one of his crew members becomes distracted during multiple jobs.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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