Thesaurus results for PUZZLE OUT

puzzle (out)

verb

Definition of puzzle (out)

as in to solve

to find an answer for through reasoning I was able to puzzle out the riddle in a fairly short time

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But Robert could help solve some of Toronto’s greatest issues.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
These layoffs are freeing up brilliant minds to solve real-world problems, creating new companies and an economy built on innovation beyond consumer apps.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of solve

Verb

In spite of Desiree's civil case unraveling in 2013, public suspicion continued to follow Terri.

— Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Later on Saturday, Pezeshkian called on state TV for a revival of the interim deal, which was signed on June 17 but quickly unraveled amid disagreements over what had been agreed, especially on the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of unravel

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Smith answered Saturday against Ball State, catching eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns — all before halftime — and striking the pose after his second score.

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
North Side appeared ready to answer the Eagles’ early lead when the Steers reached the end zone later in the first quarter.

— Raul Avila, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of answer

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Commissioner Rob Manfred is credited with resolving these complex issues, a feat his predecessor Bud Selig couldn't achieve.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
But if Ohtani doesn’t feel good enough to start Sunday, two extra days of rest probably aren’t to resolve the issue, making a longer leadup more likely.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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