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as in decides
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
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as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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as in divides
to set or force apart
a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors
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Recent Examples of resolves
Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 May 2026
It can usually be managed effectively with over-the-counter remedies and often resolves on its own after middle age.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
This condition typically resolves in one to two weeks without any intervention.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
For most patients who receive proper care, PMPS eventually resolves.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
If something fails, a ticket opens, and a team resolves it.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The agreement, reached this week and approved by county supervisors Tuesday, resolves two of the remaining six claims in the case.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
The settlement resolves the state's claims against the companies but does not cover claims against shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
When his former lover returns under the pretense of old affection and his wife edges toward betrayal, Owen resolves to write, direct, and star in a new production of his own.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 May 2026
It can usually be managed effectively with over-the-counter remedies and often resolves on its own after middle age.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 27 May 2026
This condition typically resolves in one to two weeks without any intervention.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
For most patients who receive proper care, PMPS eventually resolves.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 May 2026
If something fails, a ticket opens, and a team resolves it.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The agreement, reached this week and approved by county supervisors Tuesday, resolves two of the remaining six claims in the case.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
The settlement resolves the state's claims against the companies but does not cover claims against shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Version one of a SaaS is a Notion template that solves the problem manually before code gets written.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Imagine a mayor who solves problems instead of preserving them to justify more funding.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Over four seasons, FX's The Bear has been one of the best TV shows ever to explore how food connects us and divides us, featuring tremendous performances and surprising twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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The prospect of more drilling divides some Alaskans.—
Jennifer A. Dlouhy,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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What a company shows — or chooses to leave out of its content — is a reflection of its values.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In the middle of all of it, someone chooses to stand in the gap.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The narrative unravels a web of dark, intersecting secrets within a residential building, catalyzed by the mysterious disappearance of a young boy on the winter solstice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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When the footage from a celebrated 1996 first-contact expedition in the Amazon resurfaces decades later, a triumphant story of discovery unravels into a reckoning with colonialism, documentary ethics, and the lasting impact on the Korubo people.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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One of the drones hit the roof of an apartment building in Galați, a town on the river Danube that separates Romania, Ukraine and Moldova.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The Apollo Gold adds green structural overlays, while the Shadow Red opts for black.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.—
Adam Williams
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Develop a free resource that completely and transparently answers the five most-common customer questions.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Resolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolves. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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