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
Two Georgia congressman last week filed separate impeachment resolutions against Ross.
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CBS News, 15 June 2026
Within 60 days, weekly resolutions cross 10,000 and average resolution time falls from 14 minutes to 90 seconds.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At the resolutions and frame rates the two cameras share, there's absolutely no difference between them.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
CBS News, 15 June 2026
Within 60 days, weekly resolutions cross 10,000 and average resolution time falls from 14 minutes to 90 seconds.
—Varun Milind Kulkarni, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At the resolutions and frame rates the two cameras share, there's absolutely no difference between them.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
Noun
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The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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People start making decisions in their late 20s, all of a sudden everyone’s off on different paths.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The price supposedly settles where those opinions meet.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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This year’s ballot came to some eyebrow-raising conclusions.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The jury awarded him $289 million, with his victory paving the way for thousands of subsequent Roundup lawsuits and billions in dollars in jury verdicts against Monsanto’s parent company, Bayer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 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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With Friday’s victory, Paramount is staying on that timetable, but regulators in Europe and Britain have opened their own regulatory investigations and are expected to make their own determinations in the coming months.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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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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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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