as in resolves
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 solves
Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem.
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Some animal rights activists say that re-use, while welcome, only solves the problem halfway.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Bourbon is a magical, hardworking ingredient that solves three problems at once.
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This can be key in designing a new model that comprehensively solves problems and turns your insights into a true value driver for customers.
—Itamar Zur, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Chappel notes how often the show expresses animosity toward medical institutions and, instead, solves problems with friendship.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
But a system that plays games natively solves some of the problems with streaming, namely latency, but more importantly, the ability to play anywhere, anytime, with much fewer restrictions.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Echo Show obviously solves the first problem by including the very capable Alexa smart assistant.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Solves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solves. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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