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
Tack later presented Notz and Weber with resolutions expressing gratitude for their service.
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Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There have been several congressional resolutions condemning specific figures for antisemitism in recent years.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
War powers resolutions fail to pass Democrats have called the conflict a costly war of choice that lacks congressional approval or oversight.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Democrats in both chambers have introduced a slew of war powers resolutions in recent weeks.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
All six resolutions have failed, revealing the limits of congressional appetite—particularly among Republicans—to directly challenge a President of their own party, particularly on matters of war.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Cameras now deploy ever higher frame rates, as seen in the uncanny sheen of blockbusters by James Cameron and Peter Jackson, and films are shot, shown, and restored on ever higher resolutions (4K, 8K, and beyond).
—Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
War Powers Democrats have been using privileged resolutions in the Senate to trigger war powers votes on Iran and plan to use the procedure to bypass Republican leaders and bring their Cuba measure directly to the floor.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Rocklin City Council approved resolutions that allow projects considered to have minimal or no significant environmental impact to bypass a full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
There have been several congressional resolutions condemning specific figures for antisemitism in recent years.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
War powers resolutions fail to pass Democrats have called the conflict a costly war of choice that lacks congressional approval or oversight.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Democrats in both chambers have introduced a slew of war powers resolutions in recent weeks.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
All six resolutions have failed, revealing the limits of congressional appetite—particularly among Republicans—to directly challenge a President of their own party, particularly on matters of war.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Cameras now deploy ever higher frame rates, as seen in the uncanny sheen of blockbusters by James Cameron and Peter Jackson, and films are shot, shown, and restored on ever higher resolutions (4K, 8K, and beyond).
—Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
War Powers Democrats have been using privileged resolutions in the Senate to trigger war powers votes on Iran and plan to use the procedure to bypass Republican leaders and bring their Cuba measure directly to the floor.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
In 2025, the Rocklin City Council approved resolutions that allow projects considered to have minimal or no significant environmental impact to bypass a full environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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