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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
ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent delivers conversational self‑service and automatically resolves common issues.
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Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The agreement, dated April 17, 2025, resolves all issues related to property division and alimony.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Updating both your mouse driver and graphics driver through Windows Update or the manufacturer’s website often resolves this type of issue.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Pearce also served on the Federal Service Impasses Panel, which resolves disputes when unions and agencies are deadlocked.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There’s a $2,000 balance that should be covered — thankfully my phone call resolves the issue.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
This usually resolves within a few days with proper care.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, the company added, full authorization remains unavailable through select cable providers as ESPN resolves outstanding negotiations, meaning some cable subscribers will be unable to access content broadcast exclusively on the streaming service.
—ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The agreement, dated April 17, 2025, resolves all issues related to property division and alimony.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Updating both your mouse driver and graphics driver through Windows Update or the manufacturer’s website often resolves this type of issue.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Pearce also served on the Federal Service Impasses Panel, which resolves disputes when unions and agencies are deadlocked.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There’s a $2,000 balance that should be covered — thankfully my phone call resolves the issue.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
This usually resolves within a few days with proper care.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
However, the company added, full authorization remains unavailable through select cable providers as ESPN resolves outstanding negotiations, meaning some cable subscribers will be unable to access content broadcast exclusively on the streaming service.
—ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
Verb
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your product solves a real problem.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The jet stream divides the country in two, bringing wetter weather to the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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The 45-year-old Shears now divides his time between London and New Orleans, is a founding member of the pop and glam rock band Scissor Sisters.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What begins as a seemingly straightforward task quickly unravels into chaos and strategic gameplay.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Blue Valentine tells the story of a married couple — Dean and Cindy — that unravels throughout the course of the movie, which is told in a nonlinear fashion.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s what separates him from most.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gentle sonication then separates the layers into stable nanosheets.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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While standing in the stash house, the detective answers the house phone.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Resolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolves. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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