as in decisions
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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Recent Examples of resolutions
Cameras now deploy ever higher frame rates, as seen in the uncanny sheen of blockbusters by James Cameron and Peter Jackson, and films are shot, shown, and restored on ever higher resolutions (4K, 8K, and beyond).
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Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
War Powers Democrats have been using privileged resolutions in the Senate to trigger war powers votes on Iran and plan to use the procedure to bypass Republican leaders and bring their Cuba measure directly to the floor.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
If school districts representing more than 50% of students enrolled in Lake County public schools approve resolutions in support of the sales tax referendum, Karner will be required to take steps to place the referendum on the ballot.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More than four years after the team publicly floated the idea of downtown baseball, the project has been defined more by its twists and turns than its resolutions — and included explorations outside downtown and even in Kansas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hialeah City Council has unanimously approved two resolutions to launch a pilot program installing hundreds of new water meters, part of an effort officials say will improve billing accuracy in areas where meters are difficult to access.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Rocklin City Council approved resolutions that allow projects considered to have minimal or no significant environmental impact to bypass a full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
April offers another opportunity to reset, since January resolutions could have fallen by the wayside by now.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of UN resolutions over decades where the entire world has said Iran can’t have a nuke.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
War Powers Democrats have been using privileged resolutions in the Senate to trigger war powers votes on Iran and plan to use the procedure to bypass Republican leaders and bring their Cuba measure directly to the floor.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
If school districts representing more than 50% of students enrolled in Lake County public schools approve resolutions in support of the sales tax referendum, Karner will be required to take steps to place the referendum on the ballot.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
More than four years after the team publicly floated the idea of downtown baseball, the project has been defined more by its twists and turns than its resolutions — and included explorations outside downtown and even in Kansas.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The Hialeah City Council has unanimously approved two resolutions to launch a pilot program installing hundreds of new water meters, part of an effort officials say will improve billing accuracy in areas where meters are difficult to access.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Rocklin City Council approved resolutions that allow projects considered to have minimal or no significant environmental impact to bypass a full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
April offers another opportunity to reset, since January resolutions could have fallen by the wayside by now.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
There are dozens of UN resolutions over decades where the entire world has said Iran can’t have a nuke.
—NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
Noun
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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JPMorgan Chase and Kpler have reached similar conclusions.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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