resolves

present tense third-person singular of resolve
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Recent Examples of resolves ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent delivers conversational self‑service and automatically resolves common issues. Mukul Garg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The agreement, dated April 17, 2025, resolves all issues related to property division and alimony. Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Updating both your mouse driver and graphics driver through Windows Update or the manufacturer’s website often resolves this type of issue. Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Pearce also served on the Federal Service Impasses Panel, which resolves disputes when unions and agencies are deadlocked. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025 There’s a $2,000 balance that should be covered — thankfully my phone call resolves the issue. R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025 This usually resolves within a few days with proper care. Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025 Getty Skybrary notes that a compressor stall can be either a transient issue that resolves itself or a sustained malfunction that requires immediate pilot intervention. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 However, the company added, full authorization remains unavailable through select cable providers as ESPN resolves outstanding negotiations, meaning some cable subscribers will be unable to access content broadcast exclusively on the streaming service. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolves
Verb
  • Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Your product solves a real problem.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That’s not all though; the inside of the bag offers a center zippered compartment, which divides the interior into three separate sections to organize your essentials.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • What begins as a seemingly straightforward task quickly unravels into chaos and strategic gameplay.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Blue Valentine tells the story of a married couple — Dean and Cindy — that unravels throughout the course of the movie, which is told in a nonlinear fashion.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Japan Air Self-Defense Force The Sea of Japan separates Russia's far eastern regions from the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This unique body of water, which separates Melbourne from the barrier island of Melbourne Beach, is incredibly biodiverse.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • First, consider the impact that awareness of how AI works can have on how someone opts to make use of AI.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jesus answers the questions in Portuguese, via a translator, but his English is strong enough to understand what is being asked and to hold a conversation.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Hopefully the question answers itself.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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