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 resolving
But the long-term benefits hinge on implementation and on resolving some potential issues.
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Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Whilst relatively small on the photograph, the Odyssey Pro did well at resolving details that stand out.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
New Delhi has consistently asserted that resolving the border issue is indispensable to the pursuit of economic partnership and the broader normalization of the India-China relationship.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Breaking structural norms To make the measurement, the team used ISOLDE’s collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy (CRIS) apparatus, which is one of the few instruments in the world capable of resolving fine details in neutron-rich nuclei.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Whilst relatively small on the photograph, the Odyssey Pro did well at resolving details that stand out.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
New Delhi has consistently asserted that resolving the border issue is indispensable to the pursuit of economic partnership and the broader normalization of the India-China relationship.
—Shyam Saran, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Breaking structural norms To make the measurement, the team used ISOLDE’s collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy (CRIS) apparatus, which is one of the few instruments in the world capable of resolving fine details in neutron-rich nuclei.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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Some companies are figuring it out and seeing real value.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is the era of all-nighters, early classes, cafeteria skin, and figuring it all out.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kepler notes that achieving a straight-knee gait with this hybrid setup required solving both mechanical and control challenges, especially when moving from simulation to physical robots.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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But ask yourself—are these experiments solving top-priority problems?—
Rishit Lakhani,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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That includes a subdivision map dividing the property into six lots and a request to replace the current zoning with a custom zoning plan tailored to The Village.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The network originated as an effort to accelerate the collapse of modern society by exacerbating social tensions and dividing society through violence, and has roots in white supremacy and fascism, Kriner said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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This means regularly assessing your thinking skills, consciously choosing when to engage versus delegate mental tasks, and maintaining practices that keep your mind sharp.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Neighbors lined up against the farmers’ solar project, putting the county commission in a position of choosing between private property rights and what neighbors think is best.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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What was once envisioned as a vital partnership of the 21st century is fraying—and becoming another source of uncertainty in a world order that seems to be unraveling.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now that safety net is unraveling.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Sep. 2025
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But that isn’t separating Texans from their steaks.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the pair decided to spin the block after separating.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Palmer was part of a movement deciding to try something else instead of college.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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When deciding costumes, Heimann worked with Crowe to create scene-specific outfits, assembling a closet of clothes for each character.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was answering an audience question about mass shootings when the bullet struck his neck, causing students and visitors to flee in panic.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was in the middle of answering an audience member's question, which was about mass shootings, when a gunman shot him once in the neck, sending thousands of people running and screaming for safety.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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