as in to resolve
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 solve
Broadly, Republicans are more content with the U.S. on solving global issues now that President Trump is in office.
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Time, 1 Apr. 2025
In Pagels’s version, the evangelists are motivated less by sheer hatred of Jews than by the need to solve some difficult theological and political problems.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Vine’s debut, which launches later this month, is about a late-night radio talk show host who sets out to solve a murder.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution, in which different species independently evolve similar traits to solve the same problems.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Time, 1 Apr. 2025
In Pagels’s version, the evangelists are motivated less by sheer hatred of Jews than by the need to solve some difficult theological and political problems.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
Vine’s debut, which launches later this month, is about a late-night radio talk show host who sets out to solve a murder.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution, in which different species independently evolve similar traits to solve the same problems.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve
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How soon will the Supreme Court resolve the disputes?—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 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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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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One effective strategy is hosting town hall–style forums, whether virtual or in-person, where brand leaders can address concerns, answer questions and share their vision for the future.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 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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But all that unraveled in the final quarter of 2023, leaving Neves, and his remaining investors, out of pocket.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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