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 resolving
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma could be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the end of the week, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits is set to take effect.
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Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The United States showed little immediate enthusiasm for a new Iranian proposal that would end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the impasse over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Ashton’s early legal career was influenced by prominent San Francisco personal injury attorneys, shaping his litigation-first approach to resolving disputes with insurers.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers passed a technical fix to the Maryland Second Look Act, resolving barriers that undermined the law’s implementation.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
When to Call a Pest Control Expert There are a variety of DIY methods for preventing and treating ant infestations, but our pest control experts agree that hiring a professional is the best and most effective means of resolving the issue.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Similarly, force can disrupt Iran’s proxy networks and raise the costs of maintaining them, but regional diplomacy and cooperation have a better chance of resolving such long-running concerns.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The following year, the two agencies worked out a system for resolving past obligations.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
So, understanding that dynamic — and acting on it quickly, and with the right guidance — can transform what feels like a major financial hurdle into a viable path toward resolving your unpaid debt for good.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The United States showed little immediate enthusiasm for a new Iranian proposal that would end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the impasse over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Ashton’s early legal career was influenced by prominent San Francisco personal injury attorneys, shaping his litigation-first approach to resolving disputes with insurers.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers passed a technical fix to the Maryland Second Look Act, resolving barriers that undermined the law’s implementation.
—Nicole D. Porter, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
When to Call a Pest Control Expert There are a variety of DIY methods for preventing and treating ant infestations, but our pest control experts agree that hiring a professional is the best and most effective means of resolving the issue.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Similarly, force can disrupt Iran’s proxy networks and raise the costs of maintaining them, but regional diplomacy and cooperation have a better chance of resolving such long-running concerns.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The following year, the two agencies worked out a system for resolving past obligations.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
So, understanding that dynamic — and acting on it quickly, and with the right guidance — can transform what feels like a major financial hurdle into a viable path toward resolving your unpaid debt for good.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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Working with the Calling All Dreamers advisors, Christine Wonderson is figuring how to break the business down into more achievable chunks, rather than trying to do everything at once.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen will need to step up, with Alex Vesia also figuring to factor into Roberts’ late-inning plans.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sheep rise to the occasion and use all the mental mystery-solving skills George and his stories have left behind.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The one-million-cubic-meter-level salt cavern hydrogen storage demonstration project began operation in Pingdingshan on Saturday, signaling progress in solving one of hydrogen energy’s biggest challenges.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The University of Massachusetts poll, fielded among 1,000 Americans, found 74% believe there are more things uniting them than dividing them.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Boudreau Design mixed a white dividing wall with hedges that don't block the view of palm trees in this desert backyard.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Having these properties taken away without recourse is effectively unraveling generations of effort.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, at home, the government is unraveling.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Charles’s timing makes the benefits of separating those roles more obvious.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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The couple sat in a vestibule inside the Aurora immigration detention facility on a Saturday in March, staring at each other through the glass barrier separating the incarcerated from the free.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Consult with two or three other legal representatives before deciding whom to use.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brown, however, opted against inserting McBride into the starting lineup, instead deciding to stick with Bridges, who is averaging just seven points on 25% shooting from 3-point range this series.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to the Church, secular society isn’t capable of answering those questions on its own.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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There was also a hot make-out sesh in the powder room between Marsden and Munn’s characters, and Coop answering his own version of the Four Questions.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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