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
While the resolutions of those cases followed ITIA and WADA regulations and precedent, their speed and brevity still engendered resentment among tennis players over the perception of a two-tier system for higher- and lower-ranked players.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately for Israel’s political leadership, none of this occurred in the lead-up to the October 7 attack; threats about a Hamas build-up along the Israel-Gaza border were discarded, and political resolutions to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute were left in purgatory.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The Senate decided against holding votes on competing continuing resolutions (CR) on Tuesday as both parties remain dug in on how to end the government shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the House, the Speaker works with committee leaders to set the chamber’s agenda and decide on the bills and resolutions that get a vote.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Welsch's is one of several symbolic resolutions on the agenda for this week.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Existing continuing resolutions, or temporary funding measures, generally only allow the USDA to disburse benefits 30 days after a shutdown begins, and funding can run out.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Her attorneys said Ozturk, a Turkish national, spent six weeks in detention for writing an op-ed in her student newspaper the year before that criticized the university’s rejection of student government resolutions concerning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Part of what makes Reasonable Doubt stand out in the crowded legal-drama space is its refusal to offer tidy resolutions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Unfortunately for Israel’s political leadership, none of this occurred in the lead-up to the October 7 attack; threats about a Hamas build-up along the Israel-Gaza border were discarded, and political resolutions to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute were left in purgatory.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The Senate decided against holding votes on competing continuing resolutions (CR) on Tuesday as both parties remain dug in on how to end the government shutdown.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Advertisement In the House, the Speaker works with committee leaders to set the chamber’s agenda and decide on the bills and resolutions that get a vote.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Welsch's is one of several symbolic resolutions on the agenda for this week.
—Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Existing continuing resolutions, or temporary funding measures, generally only allow the USDA to disburse benefits 30 days after a shutdown begins, and funding can run out.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Her attorneys said Ozturk, a Turkish national, spent six weeks in detention for writing an op-ed in her student newspaper the year before that criticized the university’s rejection of student government resolutions concerning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Part of what makes Reasonable Doubt stand out in the crowded legal-drama space is its refusal to offer tidy resolutions.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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The emotions that drive decisions at the top of the free-agent market — sentimentality, desperation, urgency — are dulled by the organization’s adherence to process.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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My commitment is to provide transparent communication, rooted in medical expertise, so families can make informed decisions in the best interest of their children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly — showing love.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Though later criticized for its methodology and sweeping conclusions, its shadow lingers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the past year, J&J has been hit with several substantial verdicts in mesothelioma cases, but Monday’s is among the largest.—
Reuters 14 hr ago,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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To that, the July verdicts by the jury of eight men and four women was a clear and humiliating loss for the prosecution led by (now fired and suing) Maurene Comey in an easy avoidable act of overreach.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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States have reached conflicting determinations about whether and when those students ought to be recognized as employees and, if so, have the opportunity to unionize.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The White House has denied there will be any changes to disability determinations processes for certain Social Security welfare benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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