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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
Discomfort that resolves quickly without altering movement or feeling cautionary can be a positive sign.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The settlement resolves creditor disputes and sets the stage for a potential cleanup, with an investor already negotiating to acquire the property.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The simulations relied on direct numerical simulation, a method that resolves all relevant turbulence scales without using modeling assumptions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Oversight identifies problems faster than the Bureau resolves them.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The agreement, which was hammered out over more than a year, resolves existential questions about TikTok’s future.
—David McCabe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The agreement resolves an antitrust review by the attorney general’s office triggered by the state’s ‘notice of material change’ statute, according to Tong’s office.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Bahari Makmur Sejati has been placed on an import alert, which prevents any of their food products from entering the United States until the company resolves any conditions that could have caused the exposure.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by James Campbell and the Liberty Justice Center after Campbell was removed from an April 15, 2024 board meeting and banned from attending meetings for 90 days.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The settlement resolves creditor disputes and sets the stage for a potential cleanup, with an investor already negotiating to acquire the property.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The simulations relied on direct numerical simulation, a method that resolves all relevant turbulence scales without using modeling assumptions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Oversight identifies problems faster than the Bureau resolves them.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The agreement, which was hammered out over more than a year, resolves existential questions about TikTok’s future.
—David McCabe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The agreement resolves an antitrust review by the attorney general’s office triggered by the state’s ‘notice of material change’ statute, according to Tong’s office.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Bahari Makmur Sejati has been placed on an import alert, which prevents any of their food products from entering the United States until the company resolves any conditions that could have caused the exposure.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed by James Campbell and the Liberty Justice Center after Campbell was removed from an April 15, 2024 board meeting and banned from attending meetings for 90 days.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
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Perhaps general manager Brett Veach decides to trade down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a way to claim his inheritance, Becket decides to get rid of every other Redfellow in line for it.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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By studying how evolution solves problems, the researchers can learn how to build technology that works better in reality, according to the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Nimmo’s placement solves one-third of the outfield puzzle.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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School meal bill divides Republicans Shane’s bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 22-18, with nine Republicans joining all nine Democrats in opposition.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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The hardiness zone map divides the United States into 13 areas, and plants are assigned zone numbers based on their tolerance to cold temperatures.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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This is the same woman who platformed Moritz and who continually chooses the security money affords.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Black New Yorkers are watching closely to see what path Mamdani chooses.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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His first ever case unravels a globe-trotting conspiracy that changes his life forever.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a riveting story, published in this week’s issue, Ava Kofman unravels the mystery of Guojun and Silvia’s strange and troubling project.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mayonnaise that separates or develops watery pools is breaking down due to bacterial enzymes.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jessie opts to call on her favorite sheriff cowboy for help.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This project by Pamela Hope Designs opts for a uniform tile in a soft, soothing color, creating a sense of calm and space.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leaving behind the poetics of artistic subtlety, the work here answers that question with sharp transparency.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of them answers Bullitt, because of course.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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