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
The second Friday of January has earned the nickname Quitter’s Day, with many likely abandoned by then — and a majority of resolutions failing by mid-March.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The bill states that local governments may adopt resolutions authorizing the licensure of massage facilities.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The film explores tensions between ambition and belonging without offering easy resolutions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
At the General Assembly, Israel has frequently been the subject of more country-specific resolutions than any other state in many annual sessions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Our New Year’s health resolutions may be out the window by now, but don’t despair.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
But those dollars don’t become a reality if Congress can’t pass full-year spending bills and instead rely on short-term continuing resolutions, which have become the norm in recent years.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
One key challenge the AU has battled with over the years is weak enforcement of resolutions, according to Macharia Munene, a professor of history at the United States International University in Nairobi.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Terry Ward, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The bill states that local governments may adopt resolutions authorizing the licensure of massage facilities.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The film explores tensions between ambition and belonging without offering easy resolutions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
At the General Assembly, Israel has frequently been the subject of more country-specific resolutions than any other state in many annual sessions.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Our New Year’s health resolutions may be out the window by now, but don’t despair.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
But those dollars don’t become a reality if Congress can’t pass full-year spending bills and instead rely on short-term continuing resolutions, which have become the norm in recent years.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
One key challenge the AU has battled with over the years is weak enforcement of resolutions, according to Macharia Munene, a professor of history at the United States International University in Nairobi.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
Noun
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The company noted that guides in the field had been in communication with senior guides at their base about conditions and route decisions.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Those engineering decisions worsened Katrina’s destruction.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Outside opinions are no substitute for your intuition and experience as the moon and Chiron clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes the conflicts reach logical conclusions within 30 minutes, while other times episodes just stop because life, kids, is often inconclusive.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The coroner is expected to deliver their conclusions in the matter on Wednesday.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In announcing Yoon and Kim's verdicts, Jee said the decision to send troops to the National Assembly was key to his determination that the imposition of martial law amounted to rebellion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are a few specific programs that hinge on these hardship determinations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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