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. separating
  4. deciding
  5. determining
  6. opting
Verb
  • The best ideas are often the simplest and end up solving a real-world problem.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Musk is renowned for being unrealistically optimistic about the timetable for solving unsupervised full self-driving.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.
    Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of choosing
Verb
  • Nonetheless, Harris has begun the challenging and nuanced task of separating herself from the current anti-crypto policies in favor of a pro-digital asset and blockchain stance in alignment with her Opportunity Economy policies to bolster the middle and working classes.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But his explanation for separating the brands at the time summed up the internal situation well.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of separating
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  • This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.
    Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many CFOs are determining the business case for generative AI to help drive continuous change and create value.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of determining
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  • Not all cruise lines are increasing the size of their ships, with many opting to keep ships at 3,000 passengers or less.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Just note that this style runs small, so the brand suggests opting for a half size up for the best possible fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opting
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