- present participle of solve.
solving
Example Sentences
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Astronomers announced Wednesday they had discovered a new type of astronomical object called a "black hole star", potentially solving a mystery involving strange red dots spotted in the early universe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Sparks had difficulty solving problems caused by the Mercury’s zone defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Establishing a colony on Mars would involve far more than solving difficult engineering challenges.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Congress still should act as soon as possible, of course, since solving Social Security’s finances becomes more expensive the longer it’s put off.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
They’d all been prodded and tested, examined inside and out, and given fiendishly difficult tasks such as solving math problems while wearing headphones through which a friendly voice whispered incorrect answers.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
