solve
verb (used with object)
to find the answer or explanation for; clear up; explain.
solving
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present participleof solve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish possess some of the most sophisticated nervous systems in the animal kingdom, giving them remarkable abilities such as solving problems and rapidly changing their appearance to blend into their surroundings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Harris from Cheshire Wildlife Trust agreed the current regulations were "not solving the problem at source at the moment".
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“What’s clear is everyone wants a path to solving this crisis.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
“We’re solving the crude dilemma, but we are not solving the product dilemma.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Within a few years he developed a systematic method of solving the tangent problem; he could figure out the tangent to any smooth curve at any point.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
