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
Earlier theoretical work showed that combining spatial mode sorting with long-baseline interferometry could reach the true quantum limit for resolving two stars.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Kushner first reemerged on the scene in October to help Witkoff broker the Gaza-Israel peace deal, which was lauded but has made little progress yet toward resolving the underlying obstacles to peace.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna's new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company's application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Across the country, water agencies spend at least $440 million a year resolving issues caused by wipes, according to a 2019 study from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The onus for resolving this crisis should not be placed on the backs of working and middle class New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Kushner first reemerged on the scene in October to help Witkoff broker the Gaza-Israel peace deal, which was lauded but has made little progress yet toward resolving the underlying obstacles to peace.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna's new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company's application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Across the country, water agencies spend at least $440 million a year resolving issues caused by wipes, according to a 2019 study from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The onus for resolving this crisis should not be placed on the backs of working and middle class New Yorkers.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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Some startups, figuring that people might prefer a tangible barrier, offer hardware solutions that introduce physical friction between you and an app.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Stolz kept figuring someone else would try to reel in the leaders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Einstein says there are reasons to be both pessimistic and optimistic about solving America's housing affordability crisis.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Burbank noted that high-profile cases such as this one will never go 100% cold because there will always be a detective dedicated to fielding calls and resources working in the background to continue solving it.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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These perennials live for a long time, and dividing them provides more plants every few years so expanding your garden won't even cost much.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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People have a habit of dividing life into segments.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Talent is a leading indicator of success in an organization, and the talent that’s choosing to go to MLS is getting better and better.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a time and place for the pristine glassware, fancy silver, and perfectly arranged centerpieces, but no one is going to judge you if there’s a little dust bunny in the corner or for choosing paper napkins over linen.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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On the doorstep of a pivotal, final week and with its season in serious danger of unraveling, USC basketball’s leading scorer has been dismissed from the program.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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As clever as the king, Penelope sits at her loom each night unraveling the day’s work.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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There were no massive barriers separating the artist from the audience.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Besides shuffling tiles and deciding whether to play with blanks or not, the trio is hoping the studio becomes a place to unwind, grow stronger friendships and meet some new people along the way.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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Bilka replaced him and nearly escaped the inning without any damage — but then the third-base umpire called the game-deciding balk.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Then a second panel will have Abel answering questions with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer and NetJets CEO Adam Johnson, who now helps oversee all of Berkshire’s consumer, service and retail businesses.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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