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
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The state also entered into a handful of Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, or AVC agreements, which require companies involved in CTDPA violations to provide a clear plan for resolving incidents and ensuring data security.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
So, rather than counting on refunds that may never arrive, focus on resolving your tax debt through installment agreements, settlement programs or professional tax relief services that can negotiate better terms.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, the administration has signaled its interest in more quickly resolving the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The ruling advances Chiles toward resolving a dispute marked by errors that cost her the floor exercise bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Games.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While the dispute involves only a narrow strip of land, Scanlan emphasized that the public has a strong interest in resolving the issue, and property owners have a right to know where their rights begin and end.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Federal policymakers are not resolving the tension between hemp product legality and workplace testing anytime soon.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The state also entered into a handful of Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, or AVC agreements, which require companies involved in CTDPA violations to provide a clear plan for resolving incidents and ensuring data security.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
So, rather than counting on refunds that may never arrive, focus on resolving your tax debt through installment agreements, settlement programs or professional tax relief services that can negotiate better terms.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, the administration has signaled its interest in more quickly resolving the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The ruling advances Chiles toward resolving a dispute marked by errors that cost her the floor exercise bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Games.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While the dispute involves only a narrow strip of land, Scanlan emphasized that the public has a strong interest in resolving the issue, and property owners have a right to know where their rights begin and end.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Federal policymakers are not resolving the tension between hemp product legality and workplace testing anytime soon.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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Thus, figuring how to prevent collisions has become more important as space agencies continue to rocket new technology into low Earth orbit — and there's already a brisk launch schedule planned for 2026.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is no reason both parties can't be at the table right now figuring this out.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Implicit learning uses different parts of the brain than solving problems or understanding the meanings of words, Albert said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Taste is a global force, driving migrations, shifting investments, and dividing us into groups and tribes.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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That said, finding the answer to how much silver $500 will buy isn't as simple as dividing that amount by today's spot price.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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And Tony Day is the key to unraveling that plot and Sweetpea’s got the bit between her teeth.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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By 2017, her private life was unraveling amid family tensions, abusive coaching and hidden trauma.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hurzeler’s side are down to 14th, the same number of points (eight) separating them from West Ham in the relegation zone and Brentford in seventh.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Management also said that Viasat continues to evaluate strategic options, which include potentially separating the company’s government and commercial businesses.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Austria and Canada coming from 2-1 down to beat Japan and Brazil, the latter coming from Liam Draxl seeing out a win over Gustavo Heide despite rolling his ankle in the seventh game of the deciding rubber.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The veteran skier had previously ruptured her ACL in her left knee before deciding to still compete in this year's Olympic Games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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Healey avoided answering the question, instead stating that Massachusetts officials tipped off the feds to the $7 million SNAP fraud scheme uncovered by Foley’s office in December.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Available to stream on Hulu and Disney+, the current third season brought more chaos and WTF moments while also answering some questions.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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