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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 design resolves a host of inherent frustrations, though not all.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
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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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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The brain solves problems differently when it’s not being forced to.—
William Jones
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 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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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 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 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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At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Designer Joni Burden often opts for a material like beadboard that coordinates with the other wood elements in the space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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If an insurance company wants to build a chatbot that answers customer questions about policies, the bot needs to know what the policies actually say right now, on the company's website, in the documents customers are looking at.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Brunson scores his 20th point of the night on a ridiculous circus shot in the paint and then hits an ensuing free throw, and then Wemby answers right back with a pull-up mid-range jump shot on the next possession.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Resolves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolves. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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