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as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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as in resolve
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
that athlete's resolution to win is amazing
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Recent Examples of resolution
Its visual inspection camera captures high-resolution images for detecting structural abnormalities such as cracks, oil leaks, corrosion, and other signs of wear.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
According to Reuters, the United States and European Union raised concerns that the resolution could be interpreted as creating a hierarchy among crimes against humanity by treating some atrocities as more serious than others.
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Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
If users opt to record at the device’s maximum 192kHz sample rate, the number of available channels drops to 8 inputs and 4 outputs, plus Line Out EQ processing is disabled at resolutions of 96kHz and above.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The optical sensor offers three tracking resolution settings—1,000dpi, 1,600dpi, and 2,400dpi—that are perfectly adequate for office work, but unlikely to impress gamers or users who enjoy fine-tuning every aspect of their hardware.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
According to Reuters, the United States and European Union raised concerns that the resolution could be interpreted as creating a hierarchy among crimes against humanity by treating some atrocities as more serious than others.
—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
If users opt to record at the device’s maximum 192kHz sample rate, the number of available channels drops to 8 inputs and 4 outputs, plus Line Out EQ processing is disabled at resolutions of 96kHz and above.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The optical sensor offers three tracking resolution settings—1,000dpi, 1,600dpi, and 2,400dpi—that are perfectly adequate for office work, but unlikely to impress gamers or users who enjoy fine-tuning every aspect of their hardware.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
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Harry has fought the decision in court to reinstate security, citing safety concerns for his wife and children, the outlet shared.
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The latest decision marks another step toward advancing one of the country’s key uranium development projects.
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Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
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The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the verdict following a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland.
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The jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to Mann and a mistrial was declared, as one juror refused to continue deliberating amid hostilities among their fellow jurors.
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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Sayers, however, appealed the OOR’s determination to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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The final was 4-0, which undersold its decisiveness.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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