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
Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
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Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Gray Thompson cautioned that while survivors waiting for relief can defer taxes or amend past returns, resolving issues with government programs, such as qualifying for college financial aid, is much harder.
—ABC News, 20 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
There are moments when the book, in defending Giacometti, seems to overburden his oeuvre with an exponential set of aesthetic, intellectual, and political problems, from resolving the tensions between modernism and the avant-garde to a singular working through of national trauma.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
An Amazon spokesperson said the company is already in talks with Miami-Dade about resolving the issue.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
In real-life scenarios, the AI chatbot excels at rapidly resolving problems for customers, from changes to trips, to navigating travel interruptions.
—Lizeth Beltran, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Israel and Lebanon conclude talks The talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon were expected to be preliminary, focused on setting parameters rather than resolving core issues.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission also announced a more than $47 million settlement with Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest single-family rental landlord, resolving allegations that the company charged undisclosed fees, withheld security deposits and used unfair eviction practices.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Will Clark, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Gray Thompson cautioned that while survivors waiting for relief can defer taxes or amend past returns, resolving issues with government programs, such as qualifying for college financial aid, is much harder.
—ABC News, 20 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
There are moments when the book, in defending Giacometti, seems to overburden his oeuvre with an exponential set of aesthetic, intellectual, and political problems, from resolving the tensions between modernism and the avant-garde to a singular working through of national trauma.
—Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
An Amazon spokesperson said the company is already in talks with Miami-Dade about resolving the issue.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
In real-life scenarios, the AI chatbot excels at rapidly resolving problems for customers, from changes to trips, to navigating travel interruptions.
—Lizeth Beltran, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Israel and Lebanon conclude talks The talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon were expected to be preliminary, focused on setting parameters rather than resolving core issues.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission also announced a more than $47 million settlement with Invitation Homes, the nation’s largest single-family rental landlord, resolving allegations that the company charged undisclosed fees, withheld security deposits and used unfair eviction practices.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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And with a compressed preseason window and key contributors still overseas, the margin for figuring things out isn’t wide.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Without a basic plan, groups tend to stop abruptly, block walkways, or create congestion while figuring things out.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Residents deserve leadership that is focused on solving problems, not creating them.—
Denise Horland,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Most of the preparation for this eventuality has involved updating RSA encryption to use the Module Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism—typically known as ML-KEM—a PQC algorithm based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computing in solving.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ebus added that interest in Venezuela is already dividing potential investors, with smaller risk-taking firms eager to enter while major companies remain cautious.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Much of the play is dedicated to Asaf trying to figure out this conflict between his progressive views and his faith and sense of history, and also to airing the arguments about Israel that were dividing the left in the George Floyd era and continue to do so in 2026.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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The mummy delights in slowly unraveling her new host family (this is as close as the movie gets to a big idea), but not all of us are blessed with the patience of an undying Egyptian deity.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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When Floyd is found dead at a community pool surrounded by a poisonous cocktail and a vintage Playgirl magazine, two detectives (Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday) begin unraveling the bizarre chain of events that led to his death.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Removing barriers The new facility seeks to provide more dignity for clients and remove barriers that keep victims from separating themselves from harmful environments, Mortensen said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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A lot of people have a hard time separating the actor from the character.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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If something feels off, pause, step away, and check the details before deciding.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Canada canceled its popular annual showcase, after deciding that hostile policies made the risks not worth the rewards.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The teams traded goals later in the second with Toffoli scoring on the rush for San Jose and DeBrusk answering on the power play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In another campaign video, the Euphoria actress takes on the role of Roach's assistant, answering calls, carrying boxes and offering him a sip of a beverage.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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