as in resolving
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 solving
The sheep rise to the occasion and use all the mental mystery-solving skills George and his stories have left behind.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The one-million-cubic-meter-level salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project began operation in Pingdingshan on Saturday, signaling progress in solving one of hydrogen energy’s biggest challenges.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry sweeping alone often just moves the problem around rather than solving it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
When machines begin solving problems that defined entire careers, the role of education must change.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Also in Denmark, DR, or the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, hosts radio programming centered on solving problems in the community.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Baltimore County police are still holding out hope of solving the homicide investigation of Morgan State student Deborah Scott, who died 50 years ago.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Physics may be key to solving the problem.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents deserve leadership that is focused on solving problems, not creating them.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
The one-million-cubic-meter-level salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project began operation in Pingdingshan on Saturday, signaling progress in solving one of hydrogen energy’s biggest challenges.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Dry sweeping alone often just moves the problem around rather than solving it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
When machines begin solving problems that defined entire careers, the role of education must change.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Also in Denmark, DR, or the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, hosts radio programming centered on solving problems in the community.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Baltimore County police are still holding out hope of solving the homicide investigation of Morgan State student Deborah Scott, who died 50 years ago.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Physics may be key to solving the problem.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
Residents deserve leadership that is focused on solving problems, not creating them.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solving
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma could be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the end of the week, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits is set to take effect.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The United States showed little immediate enthusiasm for a new Iranian proposal that would end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the impasse over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the Church, secular society isn’t capable of answering those questions on its own.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was also a hot make-out sesh in the powder room between Marsden and Munn’s characters, and Coop answering his own version of the Four Questions.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Having these properties taken away without recourse is effectively unraveling generations of effort.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, at home, the government is unraveling.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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