as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time
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The revelation not only solves the cold cases but forces Joel to confront the reality of his father’s moral corruption and the weight of his legacy.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025 -
The new sequel, meanwhile, solves the problem of the Grabber’s demise at the end of the last movie by giving him the power to attack Finney’s little sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), in her dreams.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each acquisition has its logic, made with great force at the time of the announcement only to be of-course-it-failed snickered at when the sale inevitably unravels.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Joel’s skepticism about the note—questioning whether his father even owned a gun—sets him on a path of investigation that gradually unravels the dark secrets of the Lazarus family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The document answers a series of 34 questions councilors asked after the initial report's May release.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author Updated,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Unless Congress resolves the stalemate quickly, millions of mothers and young children may soon be without access to vital food assistance.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Crusting typically resolves within two weeks.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Puzzles (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzles%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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