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problem solver

American  
[prahb-luhm sahlv-er] / ˈprɑb ləm ˌsɑlv ər /

noun

problem solvers plural
  1. a person who solves or seeks to solve problems, usually with a specified level of skill.

  2. something used as the solution to a problem.


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On the clock and off, I am a gadget problem solver.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 21, 2025

“He’s a problem solver kind of guy,” Hasselbeck said.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

Yes, it may be overbearing, but at its core it’s humble, uniquely delicious and a quiet problem solver.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2025

In her first production with Nolan, the veteran designer’s reputation as a creative problem solver was put to the test.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2024

Cat was the problem solver, the one who knew Chicken well enough to know the difference between what he said and what he meant.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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