1
as in figuring
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in dividing
to set or force apart
a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resolving
Several reports suggested that the queen helped fund the settlement in hopes of resolving the matter quickly and quietly.
—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Over time, exceptions became the norm, and courts were tasked with resolving the gray areas.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
By contacting, a low income tax clinic a taxpayer can receive help in resolving the problem in a few ways.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This means designers can attack the root cause once, fixing problems for hundreds of checks at a time instead of tediously resolving them one by one.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
That said, there are some things about loop quantum gravity that still need resolving.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This would constitute the first official, public statement that Beijing lacks any certain date for resolving the Taiwan issue.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
The legislature may wrap up 2025 without resolving the Medicaid funding issue, leaving the rate cuts in place and lawmakers nowhere nearer agreement.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
By around noon, the temperature problem in the terminal appeared to be slowly resolving.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Over time, exceptions became the norm, and courts were tasked with resolving the gray areas.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
By contacting, a low income tax clinic a taxpayer can receive help in resolving the problem in a few ways.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This means designers can attack the root cause once, fixing problems for hundreds of checks at a time instead of tediously resolving them one by one.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
That said, there are some things about loop quantum gravity that still need resolving.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
This would constitute the first official, public statement that Beijing lacks any certain date for resolving the Taiwan issue.
—Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
The legislature may wrap up 2025 without resolving the Medicaid funding issue, leaving the rate cuts in place and lawmakers nowhere nearer agreement.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
By around noon, the temperature problem in the terminal appeared to be slowly resolving.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
Verb
-
Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Like Grace, who once struggled to find the right fit, her customers are solving the same problem—and the demand is reflected in the sales.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Solution for extreme environments Fluid Wire Robotics’ technology provides a major asset for NAAREA by solving the challenge of operating sensitive equipment in hostile zones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Where to Stay While Umbria isn’t massive, dividing your trip into at least two home bases is highly recommended to appreciate the region’s slower tempo.—
John Skelton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
-
But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
With storms closing in, dwindling fuel, and a panicked, pregnant passenger at the controls, Braden must talk her through an impossible landing while fighting his own exhaustion, guilt, and unraveling personal life.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
-
Abandoned Mansion smells like history and curiosity intertwined, the scent of someone worth unraveling.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Yet, asked specifically about the fine hairs separating the top three undefeated teams in this first ranking, Mack Rhoades, the committee chair and athletic director at Baylor, sounded like a man torn between numbers and gut feelings.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
-
To overcome the challenge, the scientists used state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to sift through massive amounts of data, separating the elusive tWZ signal from background noise.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Still, the toll of deciding to sit Curry on some nights for rest weighs on him.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Following the public comment period which ended Thursday, the TCEQ will respond to the concerns in writing before deciding whether to issue a permit that would allow the project to move forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Instead of testing a model on an endless series of questions to evaluate its ability to speak Russian, for example, one benchmark reviewed in the study measures a model’s performance on nine different tasks, like answering yes-or-no questions using information drawn from Russian-language Wikipedia.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
-
The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share