as in resolved
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 solved
Previously on Mud Lake … Instead, Minnesota solved the problem the same way families name their kids when creativity runs out.
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Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
There is no problem in America that will be solved by fewer impediments to mob rule.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Once the system was restored to normal operations and the plumbing issue was solved, Orion proceeded with a critical main engine burn, which set the spacecraft on its outbound path towards Earth’s only natural satellite.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Peters suggests any claim that the problem can be solved simply through economic growth is wishful thinking at best.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This problem can’t be solved during the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Until that happens, the problem is not being solved; it is simply being punted.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
It gets solved with trust and psychological safety.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
There is no problem in America that will be solved by fewer impediments to mob rule.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Once the system was restored to normal operations and the plumbing issue was solved, Orion proceeded with a critical main engine burn, which set the spacecraft on its outbound path towards Earth’s only natural satellite.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Peters suggests any claim that the problem can be solved simply through economic growth is wishful thinking at best.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This problem can’t be solved during the season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
Until that happens, the problem is not being solved; it is simply being punted.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
It gets solved with trust and psychological safety.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solved
Verb
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How does this -- the Homeland Security shutdown get resolved?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whoever answered the phone at a sister Salmos hung up.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the building’s doors were firmly locked, and no one answered the knocking.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the web of circumstantial evidence slowly unraveled.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The veteran prosecutor ousted from the case of a Miami gang boss — which unraveled after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct — could face discipline by the Florida Bar.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Solved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solved. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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