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
The onus for resolving this crisis should not be placed on the backs of working and middle class New Yorkers.
—
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The state also entered into a handful of Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, or AVC agreements, which require companies involved in CTDPA violations to provide a clear plan for resolving incidents and ensuring data security.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, the administration has signaled its interest in more quickly resolving the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal policymakers are not resolving the tension between hemp product legality and workplace testing anytime soon.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Some customers cite billing concerns or difficulty resolving issues.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Rød-Larsen and Juul were among those involved in facilitating the landmark Oslo Accords aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the 1990s.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The state also entered into a handful of Assurances of Voluntary Compliance, or AVC agreements, which require companies involved in CTDPA violations to provide a clear plan for resolving incidents and ensuring data security.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
This time, the administration has signaled its interest in more quickly resolving the shutdown.
—Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Federal policymakers are not resolving the tension between hemp product legality and workplace testing anytime soon.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
Verb
-
In a ruse that, for lack of a more astute reference point here, feels very Don Draper-coded, Rose poses as the dear male soldier who died next to her in battle, figuring why waste the deeds to perfectly decent land, or his name.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Somehow, the guy known for not thinking much about results has a stealthy knack for figuring things out.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In his view, Mercor’s work is a step toward solving bigger problems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
-
Preteen girl at desk solving homework with AI chatbot.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Cool the sauce quickly by dividing it into multiple shallow containers, and make sure to refrigerate within two hours of cooking.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Heating Degree Days are calculated by taking the day's high temperature and adding it to the day's low temperature, then dividing by 2 and subtracting that value from 65.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
However, choosing fewer priorities and building momentum through small, consistent actions that actually stick is likely to have a better outcome than getting spread too thin.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Winning Over the Rink Around the same time, Youngblood was grooming hockey dad Eric Perardi, the coach and real-estate developer, who was quietly unraveling amid a bitter divorce.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Byrne commits fully to a woman unraveling in real time, turning psychological collapse into something uncomfortably familiar.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Friday’s event was not the first time the President has delivered such overtly political remarks at military venues, testing the tradition of separating the armed forces from partisan politics.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The field is tightly bunched, with just over a second separating the top 10.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Denver’s return from the bye week in Washington was anything but pretty defensively until Nik Bonitto made one of the plays of the season, batting down a deciding two-point conversion attempt in overtime and sealing the Broncos’ eighth straight win.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Of course, not all airports serve the same destinations, and differences in travel time and parking fees should be considered when deciding which airport to depart from.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The car rides commuting to and from the theater are filled with answering texts and emails, while also resting her voice.—
Leigh Scheps,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
-
After answering a user query about Santa Fe, the chatbox provided a link to a desert cottage in the locality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
