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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
The agreement, reached this week and approved by county supervisors Tuesday, resolves two of the remaining six claims in the case.
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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
The settlement also resolves those claims, according to the DOJ.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 18 May 2026
The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The framework resolves years of jurisdictional ambiguity by explicitly carving stablecoins out of the definitions of securities and commodities, pulling them outside direct Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An upholstered bed is $2,000, midcentury-modern dining chairs are 30% off, and an 82-inch console resolves nearly seven feet of storage issues (that’s a lot of board games) at 20% off.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
The verdict resolves one of the last remaining cases stemming from two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people and happened within months of each other.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 May 2026
This study finally resolves the paradox by demonstrating that the secret lies in fluid dynamics rather than in biology alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
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
The settlement also resolves those claims, according to the DOJ.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 18 May 2026
The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
The framework resolves years of jurisdictional ambiguity by explicitly carving stablecoins out of the definitions of securities and commodities, pulling them outside direct Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An upholstered bed is $2,000, midcentury-modern dining chairs are 30% off, and an 82-inch console resolves nearly seven feet of storage issues (that’s a lot of board games) at 20% off.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
The verdict resolves one of the last remaining cases stemming from two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people and happened within months of each other.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 14 May 2026
This study finally resolves the paradox by demonstrating that the secret lies in fluid dynamics rather than in biology alone.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 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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This fun casserole solves that issue, and everyone gets their own serving, so there’s no fighting over the best chips.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 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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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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Coherence unravels strange events and disturbing moments that are sure to thrill.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 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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Google is rapidly transforming Google Search from a directory of links into an immersive AI assistant — one that increasingly answers questions itself instead of sending users elsewhere, such as to publishers’ websites.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Slaten answers his critics The allegations against Slaten aren’t quite as slimy.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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“Resolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolves. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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