solved; solving
1
: to find a solution, explanation, or answer for
solve a problem
solved the crime
2
: to pay in full
solve a debt
: to solve something
substitute and solve for x
solver
noun
Examples of solve in a Sentence
They are working to solve the traffic problem.
If they'll lend us the money we need, all our problems will be solved.
He couldn't solve the math problem.
The mystery has been solved.
The FBI has been trying to solve the case for years.
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Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Reacher must work against the clock to solve the mystery of why Susan killed herself, find her missing son Peter, and ultimately save his own life when he gets caught up with dark forces with almost unlimited power.
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June 13, 2025 Edmonton stick gets up again, Panthers’ Tkachuk scores again
The Panthers seem to have solved their home power play problems.
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Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
No single solution can completely solve the cost challenges, but wind is the single biggest step forward Maryland can take to stabilize prices with a zero-fuel-cost energy source.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2025
Reacher must work against the clock to solve the mystery of why Susan killed herself, find her missing son Peter, and ultimately save his own life when he gets caught up with dark forces with almost unlimited power.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 June 2025
June 13, 2025 Edmonton stick gets up again, Panthers’ Tkachuk scores again
The Panthers seem to have solved their home power play problems.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solve. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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