as in resolves
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 solves
Replacing natural sand with coal waste solves two environmental headaches at once.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
This ordinance solves a problem that doesn’t exist.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
From there, a core offer solves the primary problem the client cares about most.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Thomas said that Pro solves a unique issue that institutional traders face in the prediction market space.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The brain solves problems differently when it’s not being forced to.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
James Maddison’s return from an ACL injury partially solves this problem, but improving their options in central midfield is a priority.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Imagine a mayor who solves problems instead of preserving them to justify more funding.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
This ordinance solves a problem that doesn’t exist.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
From there, a core offer solves the primary problem the client cares about most.
—Adam Stott, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Thomas said that Pro solves a unique issue that institutional traders face in the prediction market space.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The brain solves problems differently when it’s not being forced to.
—William Jones
june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
James Maddison’s return from an ACL injury partially solves this problem, but improving their options in central midfield is a priority.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Imagine a mayor who solves problems instead of preserving them to justify more funding.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
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That surgery, which left the boy disfigured, should never have been performed on a patient of that age because the condition naturally resolves in 80% of patients, the medical board said.—
Phoebe Quinton,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Lattice resolves this architectural limitation.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Over the next few days, the truth unravels and tests Siobhan and Grace’s friendship to its limits.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Bring Her Back unravels its disturbing secrets with nerve-wracking dread, relying more on ominous atmosphere than cheap jump scares.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.—
Eva Flowe
June 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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