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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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He considers himself a natural problem solver and was asked by friends and community leaders to run, he said on his campaign website.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 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

“But our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges. I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 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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