1
as in figuring
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
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2
as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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as in dividing
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 resolving
Seoul would maintain its goal of the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, while pursuing a phased and pragmatic approach to resolving the North Korean nuclear issue in close coordination with the international community, the spokesperson said.
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Joyce Lee, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The rally comes as investors bet on progress toward resolving tensions in the Middle East.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Historically, resolving these queries required a manual, labor-intensive process that relied heavily on human intervention and intuition of the key drivers.
—Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Bending down, Yara picked up the first oyster, resolving to find it, if nothing else, a decently sized saltwater tank.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Iran said transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz will flow once the conflict with the US and Israel is over, but the sides are no closer to resolving their differences or finding a path to achieve it.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
There is no formal system for resolving disputes over impressions, and performers often avoid escalating them publicly — Hammond among them.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
This is typically a short-term problem, surgeons say, resolving within two weeks to six months.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The four-movement work begins in anguish but courses through a bucolic, cheerful ländler and a rather violent burlesque before resolving into a final Adagio that critics have long characterized as a quiet but solid affirmation of life.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Joyce Lee, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The rally comes as investors bet on progress toward resolving tensions in the Middle East.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Historically, resolving these queries required a manual, labor-intensive process that relied heavily on human intervention and intuition of the key drivers.
—Gargi Ray, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Bending down, Yara picked up the first oyster, resolving to find it, if nothing else, a decently sized saltwater tank.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Iran said transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz will flow once the conflict with the US and Israel is over, but the sides are no closer to resolving their differences or finding a path to achieve it.
—Skylar Woodhouse, Fortune, 16 May 2026
There is no formal system for resolving disputes over impressions, and performers often avoid escalating them publicly — Hammond among them.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
This is typically a short-term problem, surgeons say, resolving within two weeks to six months.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
The four-movement work begins in anguish but courses through a bucolic, cheerful ländler and a rather violent burlesque before resolving into a final Adagio that critics have long characterized as a quiet but solid affirmation of life.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
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The eternally optimistic Canales still seems bullish on Legette figuring things out, but a disappointing start to the season could land him on the trading block by October.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Meaning he’s gone from being on the verge of retiring to figuring this isn’t necessarily his last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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As a former police officer my duties included investigating and solving tough problems to improve people’s day-to-day lives.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Now neither person is solving the problem.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The encounter, captured on video, quickly gained international attention, dividing those who believed the zoo was in the right to kill Harambe for the child's safety, and others who found the act inhumane.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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By 1997, Ultimate Fighting began to join more conventional combat sports in dividing fighters into weight classes, for safety’s sake.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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When the fabric is right, your comfort is sure to follow — but choosing pieces that are also work-appropriate is trickier.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The lack of clarity makes choosing a company potentially confusing for patients, and the medical profession is partly to blame, said Jamy Ard, an obesity doctor and researcher at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Returning to the treacherous halls of Reagan High, Jawbreaker The Musical is described as a high-gloss teen thriller that follows the rise—and unraveling—of a ruthless clique of teenage girls whose reign of power takes a deadly turn.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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This is a market recalibrating—not unraveling.—
Lee Kiser,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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But more than that, Haacke was proposing how politics and art might be intertwined, too, by dissolving the institutional wall separating art from the world outside it.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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From overpacking to not separating electronics to not packing your clunky shoes and belts, here are 10 carry-on mistakes, according to the TSA itself.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Her mother, Sara Spalding, attended Yale Law School and built a successful career for herself before ultimately deciding to stay home and raise her four kids.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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But, in a democracy, deciding whether the creation of the fund violates the moral maxim that no one can be a judge in his or her own cause ultimately will be up to the people.—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Hammon was answering a question about the Aces’ defense, or lack thereof, in the second half — when Las Vegas conceded 50 points to the Wings — before pivoting to the paucity of free-throw attempts for her team.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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But Janet is not just someone who sits behind the desk answering phones and filing paperwork.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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