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
With life back in full swing following the holidays, those resolutions to keep your home decluttered might have fallen to the wayside.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Many are focusing their resolutions on physical fitness (44%), financial goals (42%) and mental health (38%).
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The new year means resolutions.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Focus on the Process A common mistake people make with New Year’s resolutions is focusing on achieving a certain outcome rather than the process of getting there, Albers said.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
How are those New Year’s resolutions coming?
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful push toward progress, but many of us make the same pledges each year, with little success.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The school districts that asked voters this November passed resolutions to put the referendum on the ballot before the June 30 cutoff.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
During his three terms as a New Hampshire congressman from 1997 to 2003, Sununu opposed a series of pro-Israel resolutions, according to voting records.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Many are focusing their resolutions on physical fitness (44%), financial goals (42%) and mental health (38%).
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The new year means resolutions.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Focus on the Process A common mistake people make with New Year’s resolutions is focusing on achieving a certain outcome rather than the process of getting there, Albers said.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
How are those New Year’s resolutions coming?
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful push toward progress, but many of us make the same pledges each year, with little success.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
The school districts that asked voters this November passed resolutions to put the referendum on the ballot before the June 30 cutoff.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
During his three terms as a New Hampshire congressman from 1997 to 2003, Sununu opposed a series of pro-Israel resolutions, according to voting records.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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Rather than stopping at dashboards or diagnostics, these systems are designed to close the gap between knowing and doing by carrying decisions through to validated outcomes.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 'Sons of Anarchy' alum decided to go without the opinions of his critics — and his supporters.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Americans are split about the capture of Maduro, with many still forming opinions, according to a poll conducted by the Washington Post and SSRS using text messages over the weekend.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The farm’s owners disputed the CFIA’s conclusions, arguing that the ostriches that survived the flu might offer disease-fighting antibodies for research – an idea that Kennedy endorsed in his letter to the CFIA in May after meeting with Canadian officials.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Admittedly, this study has a restricted scope and much more research is needed before conclusions can be drawn.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the Florida Supreme Court in 2017 ruled the new law was unconstitutional, saying jury verdicts needed to be unanimous.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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With more than $500 million recovered in verdicts and settlements, the firm continues to stand as a pillar of strength for clients facing life-changing injuries.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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In most states, those determinations will begin in January, when legislatures convene and governors lay out their agendas.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the Agency for Health Care Administration runs much of the Medicaid program, the Department of Children and Families makes eligibility determinations.—
Jim Saunders,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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