as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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Recent Examples of resolutions
But while everyone was obsessing over Elon Musk’s posts about continuing resolutions, that’s exactly what happened.
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The Editors, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
As the New Year approaches, New Year’s resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
—WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After all, New Year’s resolutions not only require dedication, but solid planning.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Great New Year’s resolutions should be measurable and accomplishable.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The furry friends also work together to create New Year's resolutions in hopes of becoming the best versions of themselves.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
This reflective mood feeds into the tradition of New Year’s resolutions, which is a societal marker of transition.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
As the New Year approaches, New Year’s resolutions are at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
—WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Less viewed or posted – or, less lauded – is news of people falling short or feeling like an underachiever for not accomplishing the goals or resolutions established at the onset of 2024.
—Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
After all, New Year’s resolutions not only require dedication, but solid planning.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Great New Year’s resolutions should be measurable and accomplishable.
—Brandon Busteed, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The furry friends also work together to create New Year's resolutions in hopes of becoming the best versions of themselves.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
This reflective mood feeds into the tradition of New Year’s resolutions, which is a societal marker of transition.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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Now, the annual Nativity play has so many kids that the director had to make some creative casting decisions.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leone recounts the various decisions—or lack thereof—made by BP that led to cleanup workers’ later allegations of severe respiratory illness, among other devastating aftereffects.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Best wishes, from all of us on The Arizona Republic opinions team.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Executive management can always benefit from hearing opinions and suggestions from outside specialists.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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None of the New York evidence matters in the extradition hearings; the hearings aren’t probable cause determinations.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Homeland Security, which makes such determinations, has designated the upcoming 2025 certification as a national special security event.Avery Lotz, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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