resolves

verb

Definition of resolvesnext
present tense third-person singular of resolve
1
as in decides
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 solves
to find an answer for through reasoning resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3
as in divides
to set or force apart a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
  1. decides
  2. solves
  3. chooses
  4. separates
  5. opts
  6. determines
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  • In this place, no one decides for others.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How The Times decides who gets an obituary.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • Fiber optic solves that problem as well as negating jamming.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The best of the bunch typically solves a common problem.
    Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of solves
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  • That’s a feature greatly appreciated by someone such as me, who aside from lacking staff, chooses to hoof it over Ubering at every opportunity.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When asked to define her year in one word, Clark chooses historic.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chooses
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  • The tsunami hazard area in Manhattan Beach is essentially limited to the beach and pier on the coastal side of the Strand, the walking-and-biking path that separates the sand from luxury homes.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The story follows a young Mufasa as a great flood separates him from his parents.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separates
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  • For this style, the workshop opts for calf leather.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In essence, the AI maker opts to hire people to try out the AI and tell it what should be said and what should not be said.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of opts
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  • If Yoon is impeached, his presidential powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court determines whether to reinstate him or remove him from office.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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