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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
That surgery, which left the boy disfigured, should never have been performed on a patient of that age because the condition naturally resolves in 80% of patients, the medical board said.
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Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Lattice resolves this architectural limitation.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This step costs nothing and occasionally resolves the entire problem.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The agreement — an early version was announced in January — resolves a long-running saga over the control of operations of the University’s hospitals and clinics.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The design resolves a host of inherent frustrations, though not all.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The settlement resolves all claims with the owner and operator of the cargo vessel.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Constipation from semaglutide typically resolves in about six weeks, or roughly 47 days, according to Ro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Lattice resolves this architectural limitation.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This step costs nothing and occasionally resolves the entire problem.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The agreement resolves the matter instead of going to court, with the individuals agreeing not to pursue further legal action against the City and related entities.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The agreement — an early version was announced in January — resolves a long-running saga over the control of operations of the University’s hospitals and clinics.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
The design resolves a host of inherent frustrations, though not all.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
The settlement resolves all claims with the owner and operator of the cargo vessel.
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026
Constipation from semaglutide typically resolves in about six weeks, or roughly 47 days, according to Ro.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
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Jefa de Calle's a regime agent assigned to Carmen's block who decides, house by house, who receives a monthly food bag and who is punished with hunger.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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But in Texas, dying without a will means the state decides how to divide your property, not you.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Dec. 2025
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Replacing natural sand with coal waste solves two environmental headaches at once.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Thomas said that Pro solves a unique issue that institutional traders face in the prediction market space.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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About 400,000 people living along the border that divides the Southeast Asian countries have been evacuated in the latest flare-up.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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The map divides Indianapolis into four congressional districts.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
9 Dec. 2025
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That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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And in the Season 2 finale, Hank chooses to his wipe his memory clean.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Over the next few days, the truth unravels and tests Siobhan and Grace’s friendship to its limits.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Bring Her Back unravels its disturbing secrets with nerve-wracking dread, relying more on ominous atmosphere than cheap jump scares.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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The addition of Duran in a deal for the star infielder might be what separates the Red Sox from other potential suitors.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Mehta, whose son Ezra began taking classes at TU Dance at age 9, recalls once asking Pierce-Sands what separates, essentially, a dance student who hits it from one who doesn’t.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
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If Kiffin opts to stay at Ole Miss or chooses LSU, Fisch might get the call from Florida.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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Google's TPUs aren't available on AWS or Microsoft's Azure clouds, or on neoclouds like CoreWeave, nor can they be purchased outright if a company opts to build its own infrastructure.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
25 Nov. 2025
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.—
Eva Flowe
June 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Resolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolves. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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