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
  • After all, if there are currently no real world uses for quantum computing, the solution cannot be put to solving problems, let alone commercialized.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As for nonlinear operations, these don’t follow the classical linear equations that are critical to solving conventional problems.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of solving
Verb
  • Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of choosing
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  • The old friends reunite to investigate Jason’s death, slowly unraveling a plot with global consequences and unleashing carnage across the city.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Goines is the mad son of a top virologist who turns out to be a key to unraveling the origin of the virus.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unraveling
Verb
  • Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of separating
Verb
  • Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of deciding
Verb
  • There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of determining
Verb
  • This means more people of color are earning a higher education, but few are opting to become teachers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There is also another cohort of people opting to hit the high seas forever, with several companies starting endless residential cruises.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of opting
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