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
Other resolutions passed on Tuesday included a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, recognition of Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County for delivering the 30 million meals and recognition of Mayor William Tate for 50 years of service to the city of Grapevine.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The Senate does publish all matters related to legislation and nonbinding resolutions and proclamations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
While the issue of female pastors was already among numerous nonbinding resolutions set to be discussed in Orlando, a constitutional amendment would set the denomination’s policy in stone.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
As of 2024, 13 Oregon counties had passed resolutions in favor of joining Idaho.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
The outcome is a more efficient post-purchase operation, with faster resolutions and reduced support volume for many merchants.
—Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The voting records of the Constitutional Convention reflect the debates, resolutions and eventual vote on the final text that would become the Constitution.
—Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Colleagues, on the other hand, measure COOs with metrics like speedy resolutions, swift decision-making and a reduction in bottlenecks.
—Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The Senate does publish all matters related to legislation and nonbinding resolutions and proclamations.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
While the issue of female pastors was already among numerous nonbinding resolutions set to be discussed in Orlando, a constitutional amendment would set the denomination’s policy in stone.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Both resolutions, ratifying the clerk-treasurer’s office policies and procedures and the public comment policy, will be brought back up at the council’s July meeting.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
As of 2024, 13 Oregon counties had passed resolutions in favor of joining Idaho.
—Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
The outcome is a more efficient post-purchase operation, with faster resolutions and reduced support volume for many merchants.
—Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The voting records of the Constitutional Convention reflect the debates, resolutions and eventual vote on the final text that would become the Constitution.
—Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Colleagues, on the other hand, measure COOs with metrics like speedy resolutions, swift decision-making and a reduction in bottlenecks.
—Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
Noun
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For a franchise that faces so many difficult decisions this offseason, renewing his contract should have been the easiest one.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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And in knowing that each such individual connection animates the memorial’s purpose and meaning in a way that can get lost amid the momentous testimony to the consequences of decisions and actions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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As the season progresses, people will have different opinions on that, as people in the world have different opinions.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Whatever conclusions investigators might reach, the loss of at least 50 souls, and the wounding of dozens more innocents, is an unbearable blow for any community.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Responding to the federal department’s report Wednesday, a UC Davis spokesperson said the school was disappointed by its conclusions.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Objection issues public verdicts based on investigations paid for by one party, which may be negatively impacted by the refusal of the other side to participate in its process.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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Jury verdicts in the US in recent months against some of the services have increased public discussion of social media’s harms.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Despite the immense power of these evaluations, judges, attorneys and researchers have spent decades questioning the validity of psychologists’ determinations in custody disputes.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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