as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
with the discovery of the Rosetta stone, archaeologists at long last were able to riddle out the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics
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Additionally, the blockchain tracking system the FBI developed for this case can be used to solve future scams.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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As secrets unravel, the play explores themes of power, gender roles and the tragic consequences of societal expectations in the late 19th century.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2025
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Critics argue that the policy could unravel decades of international trade agreements.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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On a team in need of offense, Grimes answered the bell as a top scorer in the month of March, tying Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards for 11th in scoring at 26.6 points per game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The National Taxpayer Advocate’s office found that in fiscal 2022, the 12-month period that ended Sept. 30, 2022, IRS employees answered 13% of taxpayer calls.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Cognitive dissonance is about resolving conflicts in information by choosing what is most comfortable.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In the subsequent months, her attorneys worked out an arrangement for Schrader to pay a confidential sum to resolve her allegations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Riddle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riddle%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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