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
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solver
noun
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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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The employees who move up the fastest are the ones who think critically, solve problems, and drive the business forward.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
The bodies have been recovered and identified and authorities on Sunday remained determined to solve the mystery of what caused a small plane to lose speed and altitude over Alaska moments before a horrific crash that killed all 10 people aboard.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The Chiefs are unlikely to solve their issues with these young players alone and may have to look for free-agent solutions, though their cap space could be a challenge.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Making the handful of trans athletes his example solves a very small issue in girls sports, but also creates a large cultural split in our society, which is just what Trump is seeking.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
The bodies have been recovered and identified and authorities on Sunday remained determined to solve the mystery of what caused a small plane to lose speed and altitude over Alaska moments before a horrific crash that killed all 10 people aboard.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
The Chiefs are unlikely to solve their issues with these young players alone and may have to look for free-agent solutions, though their cap space could be a challenge.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Making the handful of trans athletes his example solves a very small issue in girls sports, but also creates a large cultural split in our society, which is just what Trump is seeking.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solve. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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