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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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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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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 resolves
Under the agreement, which resolves the matter with no findings of wrongdoing or liability, Sutter must comply with additional monitoring and reporting requirements.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sadly, there is little chance of a sequel, as Nesbo neatly resolves the disparate futures of all the main characters.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Unlike in past shutdowns, TSA employees should begin receiving paychecks as early as March 30, instead of backpay after the crisis eventually resolves.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is a system where each solution addresses part of the problem, but no single approach resolves it entirely.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The settlement announced March 24 resolves the issue of the ADF attorneys' fees, costs and expenses.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Tolerance for Ambiguity Literature rarely resolves cleanly.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sadly, there is little chance of a sequel, as Nesbo neatly resolves the disparate futures of all the main characters.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Unlike in past shutdowns, TSA employees should begin receiving paychecks as early as March 30, instead of backpay after the crisis eventually resolves.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
The settlement resolves a 2023 lawsuit in which Flynn sought at least $50 million and asserted that the criminal case against him amounted to a malicious prosecution.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is a system where each solution addresses part of the problem, but no single approach resolves it entirely.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The settlement announced March 24 resolves the issue of the ADF attorneys' fees, costs and expenses.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Tolerance for Ambiguity Literature rarely resolves cleanly.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
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That supervisor, alone, decides where elders will go.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is no defeat quite like sitting down for a gaming session after a 10-hour workday, hoping to get your woes out by winning some battles, but your ancient monitor decides to act up.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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That oxygen supply solves a long-standing problem in the field.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The lead character, Jack Reacher, is a former military policeman who solves crimes as a vigilante.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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When access to capital is restricted, wealth becomes more concentrated and the powerful engine of growth becomes a force that divides rather than elevates us all.—
Jacob Walthour,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.—
Kaleigh Fasanella,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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What initially appears to be a fresh start soon unravels into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and shifting power dynamics.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1970s America, as television tightens its grip on American culture, veteran anchorman Howard Beale unravels live on air.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The seat, which separates from the aircrew during the ejection process, appears to have sustained damage with a portion of its back structure missing.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This combination of legal excellence and genuine local expertise separates truly effective personal injury representation from the alternatives in a market as competitive as South Florida.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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James Kennedy opts for all black at the iHeartRadio Music Awards afterparty presented by Affinity Nightlife in Los Angeles on March 26.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The show opts not to show the murder itself.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the project, Pepper was programmed as a tourism expert who only answers questions about Bremerhaven, the university, and the Computer Science Day, with a friendly but firm style that gives visitors clear and approachable guidance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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