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
Strengthening the layers Epoch 2 solves the problem of unpredictable missile paths by using high-tech heat sensors and laser communication.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sliding slightly out-of-the-money solves that liquidity headache and gets the trade on the books.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The likely truth is that an executive order solves very little, if anything.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Supercharger Kit solves that problem.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Try cleaning out your filter and emptying the bin to see if this solves the problem.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adding lanes rarely solves the problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
This Maison de Sabré bag charm also solves the problem of forgetting your AirTag at home, while adding a bit of style to your suitcase.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Sliding slightly out-of-the-money solves that liquidity headache and gets the trade on the books.
—Nishant Pant, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The likely truth is that an executive order solves very little, if anything.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
The Supercharger Kit solves that problem.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2026
Try cleaning out your filter and emptying the bin to see if this solves the problem.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Adding lanes rarely solves the problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
This Maison de Sabré bag charm also solves the problem of forgetting your AirTag at home, while adding a bit of style to your suitcase.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solves
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Nettspend’s music shines in its experimental corners, where the chaos briefly resolves into something more intentional.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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Norovirus typically resolves quickly and, in most healthy adults, lasts one to three days, according to the CDC.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bush said their current situation hasn’t posed any challenges, as Hernandez now answers to the council instead of a city manager.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kristen Arnett answers this and your other awkward questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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