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
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.
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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
To avoid shutdowns, Congress can pass continuing resolutions—temporary funding measures that maintain previous spending levels.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
This activism often included the passage of BDS resolutions on US campuses by student groups supporting Palestinian rights—and the Israel lobby has taken increasing note.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
New Year’s resolutions are so 2024.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
France has supported resolutions demanding a ceasefire in Gaza since 2023.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
As a sign of the effort’s feasibility, the statement points to similar international resolutions that established red lines in other dangerous arenas, like prohibitions on biological weapons or ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
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
To avoid shutdowns, Congress can pass continuing resolutions—temporary funding measures that maintain previous spending levels.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
This activism often included the passage of BDS resolutions on US campuses by student groups supporting Palestinian rights—and the Israel lobby has taken increasing note.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
New Year’s resolutions are so 2024.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Sep. 2025
France has supported resolutions demanding a ceasefire in Gaza since 2023.
—Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
As a sign of the effort’s feasibility, the statement points to similar international resolutions that established red lines in other dangerous arenas, like prohibitions on biological weapons or ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
Noun
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Although some policy decisions, such as those around trade, remain unsettled, Gallucci noted there is now a bit more clarity regarding some major economic drivers.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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He was poised with the puck, made savvy decisions and ran a pretty effective power play.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Redditors expressed different opinions in the comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Older children, by contrast, may be ready to ask questions and voice opinions.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The question looms large, and forthcoming observations may yet alter our best conclusions thus far.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Oct. 2025
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The authors reached their conclusions after analyzing data from the Trøndelag Health Study.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Grahame also recommended that the court review the law regarding whether verdicts can be revealed even after the death of a suspect.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The five-month trial concluded with guilty verdicts on eight counts of first-degree murder and multiple other charges.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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State law requires licensers to provide initial determinations within 90 days.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The skin allowed researchers to make several key determinations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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