resolving

verb

Definition of resolvingnext
present participle of resolve
1
as in figuring
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 solving
to find an answer for through reasoning resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3
as in dividing
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 resolving
  1. solving
  2. choosing
  3. unraveling
  4. separating
  5. deciding
  6. determining
  7. opting
Verb
  • Both retail and institutional interest led to holistic industry growth in 2024, driving new use cases and solving for real-world problems.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • From generating code to enhancing security, AI tools are enabling developers to focus on solving complex problems while automating routine tasks.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • But Forbes reported that unraveling TikTok from ByteDance will be all but impossible, and more recently, found that if TikTok is banned, Americans’ data could flow back to China.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jack eventually saves Santa and defeats Oogie by unraveling his cloth, revealing a squirming pile of insects.
    Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of unraveling
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  • The objective is to rethink the way that end-of-life motorcycle equipment is handled, avoiding unnecessary waste by creating a sustainable and effective method of separating and recycling the plastics used to make helmets.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of separating
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  • This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto, emailed to Shoemate, has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of determining
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  • Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The quarterback led the team with 2,881 passing yards in 2024 before opting to leave for another Big Ten program.
    Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of opting
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