Thesaurus results for SOLVE

solve

verb

ˈsälv

Definition of solve

as in to resolve

to find an answer for through reasoning it took me half an hour to solve the logic puzzle

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of solve To solve this problem, the researchers added nanocrystals to the receiver. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026 Previous studies also have found differences between passive sedentary behaviors, such as television watching, and more mentally active ones, including solving puzzles and being mentally engaged during work. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 In New Jersey, investigators used license plate reader data to help solve an armed robbery. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 While the machines won't solve the drought, Szure said a distributor in Puerto Rico has ordered nearly 100 machines of different sizes. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solve

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solve

Verb

The escalating tally underscores how far the two sides remain from resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Businesses that pay attention to these signals can spot opportunities to improve the experience, resolve a problem or make a sale.

— Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolve

Verb

At an April forum, in response to a question about whether the candidates consider what’s happening in Gaza a genocide, Wahab answered affirmatively.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
The 5-star LSU commitment answered 11 questions below ranging from extending Stephenson’s NFL legacy to his hidden talent.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of answer

Browse Nearby Words

solvable

solve

solved

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Solve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of solve

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on solve

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

pedagogical

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

Games & Quizzes