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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A mathematical shape that drew global attention for solving a decades-old puzzle is now revealing an unexpected connection to physics.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Taco Bell and the federal government were, of course, solving very different problems.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Relationships are not critical in solving conflicts; managing interests, either through diplomacy or force, is key.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Bots have gotten much better at solving them, prompting websites to rely increasingly on less visible—and more consumer-friendly—ways of detecting suspicious behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
And each time her friend tried to get her attention, Shirley pretended to be solving the denominator.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
