piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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Despite these changes, a major missing piece of the puzzle advocates believe is essential to addressing youth violence in the state’s largest city is the continued lack of a local detention center.
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Beyond the Plate: Lifestyle Factors for Fertility Nutrition is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
While new construction is a vital piece of the puzzle, office-to-residential conversions may hold the key to unlocking more supply quickly and efficiently—especially in areas where office vacancy remains high.
—Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Seeing The Bigger Picture Accessing capital is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Jess Turner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Beyond the Plate: Lifestyle Factors for Fertility Nutrition is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
While new construction is a vital piece of the puzzle, office-to-residential conversions may hold the key to unlocking more supply quickly and efficiently—especially in areas where office vacancy remains high.
—Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Seeing The Bigger Picture Accessing capital is just one piece of the puzzle.
—Jess Turner, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for piece of the puzzle
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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