1
as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
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2
as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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3
as in to divide
to set or force apart
a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors
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as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut
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Recent Examples of resolve
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Nearly everyone who isn't vaccinated against HPV will be infected at some point, though 9 out of 10 infections resolve within two years.
—Lisa Doggett, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Based in Melbourne, Australia, the head coach of Fast 8 Track Club, Hoey said, focused more on layering his program with workouts that would repeat and included more lactate threshold sessions – a concentration which ultimately improved Hoey’s resolve late in races.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Even their occasional technical difficulties resolved into exhilarating feedback storms.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Nearly everyone who isn't vaccinated against HPV will be infected at some point, though 9 out of 10 infections resolve within two years.
—Lisa Doggett, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
Quinn credited Allen’s resolve with returning late in the season from a pectoral surgery.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Based in Melbourne, Australia, the head coach of Fast 8 Track Club, Hoey said, focused more on layering his program with workouts that would repeat and included more lactate threshold sessions – a concentration which ultimately improved Hoey’s resolve late in races.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolve
Verb
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When Henry decides that Cromwell will follow Anne Boleyn to the Tower, the two men don’t face off or exchange their grievances or relive their past together.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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No matter how it is eventually decided, the race to host the 2036 Olympics is already shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent years.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the blockchain tracking system the FBI developed for this case can be used to solve future scams.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The new retrospective is divided into seven chapters that showcase different thematic or formal aspects of Abercrombie’s career, including the miniatures and still lifes that are often overlooked.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Crockett made the comments while criticizing Democrats for becoming divided on the issue.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Many viewers loved the design and praised the brothers for their determination, but Carter also got his fair share of criticism.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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One is a determination to keep fighting: beat the administration in the courts, rely on the Congressional support that has saved foreign aid in the past, and return aid to something as close as possible to January 19, 2025.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Wayfair has an entire pillow storefront with over 50,000 styles to choose from, including indoor/outdoor options, reversible designs, and more.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The real-life case became a national sensation following the release of Investigation Discovery's The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, a multi-part documentary series that attempts to unravel this twisted adoption story's knot.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their unraveling façade drives the season’s central conflict.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Davis was already separated from Freddie’s mother at the time.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 Mar. 2025
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The couple wed in Boca Raton, Fla., on Feb. 26, 2006, and had two sons, Benjamin, born in 2009, and Lincoln, born in 2010, before separating in 2012.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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This decision is tantamount to nullifying the statute and is very unlikely to be upheld in court.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Taking on top opponents around the country, there was little time for the Knights to question his decisions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Resolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolve. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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