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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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
Owners and employees spend time troubleshooting systems, managing updates, resolving compatibility issues and maintaining multiple vendor relationships.
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Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But the president's signature blockade has now delayed the overwhelmingly bipartisan housing bill, which both parties were hoping to use as an example of resolving the affordability crisis.
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Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Sambom called on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to open international negotiations aimed at resolving the decades-long conflict in Papua, which separatists say has resulted in civilian deaths and mass displacement.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions.
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Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
This line is only for resolving issues of ships or possible incidents so that clarification can be made.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In this sense, de la Espriella has sold voters on a swing to the past and a more muscular approach to security and crime – strategies that have fallen short of resolving Colombia’s lingering issues so far.
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Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
In fact, the truest of patriots tackle complex issues, resolving to create a more perfect union.
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Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But the president's signature blockade has now delayed the overwhelmingly bipartisan housing bill, which both parties were hoping to use as an example of resolving the affordability crisis.
—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Sambom called on Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to open international negotiations aimed at resolving the decades-long conflict in Papua, which separatists say has resulted in civilian deaths and mass displacement.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Salisbury blamed delays in resolving cases in part on a 2021 law that mandates full trial boards in disputed misconduct complaints involving police officers, even for minor disciplinary infractions.
—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
This line is only for resolving issues of ships or possible incidents so that clarification can be made.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
In this sense, de la Espriella has sold voters on a swing to the past and a more muscular approach to security and crime – strategies that have fallen short of resolving Colombia’s lingering issues so far.
—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
There will be a lasting impact on economic growth as the country faces a long process resolving outstanding costs, according to analysts.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
In fact, the truest of patriots tackle complex issues, resolving to create a more perfect union.
—
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.
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So solving the trade talent gap means producing more journeymen.
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Nature, however, has been solving this problem for millions of years.
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The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions.
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According to Steele, the bankruptcy trustee is now dividing the company’s assets, and the Cooper residents will likely only recover a small amount from the electric company.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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The deal that built the modern internet is quietly unraveling, and most business leaders have not noticed yet.
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The center was designed as a hub for change, but as that change is debated and celebrated, the retail fabric that longtime residents have relied on is quietly unraveling.
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Khushboo Gupta, vice president of policy at PETA India, said the aesthetic appeal of live elephants doesn’t justify shackling, beating and separating them from their families.
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This process involves removing fuel, managing radiological controls, separating the hull, demilitarizing, and recycling.
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
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In my view, an especially helpful approach to answering such questions is to revisit the towering but neglected influence of the French philosopher Montesquieu on the founding of this country.
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In practice, this means deliberately re-engaging in small, concrete activities, such as a short walk, a shower or answering one message, specifically because those actions are small enough to complete even at low motivation.
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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