as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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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,
2 Apr. 2025 -
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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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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The aim is to answer the question that has long perplexed scientists: was Mars once habitable?—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wade looked directly into it and said hello multiple times, pressing the button, but no one answered.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Once scientists figure out how to incorporate this technology into safe, effective, and scalable treatments, the treatment paradigm for psoriasis—and for many chronic diseases—will change dramatically.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Since then, police have asked for the public’s help figuring out what happened to her, calling her Baby Jane Doe.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms resolve within several days, according to the county.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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How soon will the Supreme Court resolve the disputes?—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Puzzle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzle%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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