1
as in to decide
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 to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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3
as in to divide
to set or force apart
a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors
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as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut
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Recent Examples of resolve
John Orlando, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
Fink ruled in favor of the state during a hearing to resolve remaining motions at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales.
—José Ignacio Castañeda Perez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2025
Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
Acute forms of this condition resolve within six weeks and are most prevalent in those under 5.4
Treatment Options
While there are differences in how healthcare providers treat chronic hives and eczema, there's significant overlap.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The issue of micromobility lithium-ion battery safety and standards is not being resolved anytime soon.
—John Orlando, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
Fink ruled in favor of the state during a hearing to resolve remaining motions at the Santa Cruz County Superior Court in Nogales.
—José Ignacio Castañeda Perez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
Building or expanding subway lines usually demands massive political capital, billions of dollars, and the resolve to navigate local opposition.
—Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
Acute forms of this condition resolve within six weeks and are most prevalent in those under 5.4
Treatment Options
While there are differences in how healthcare providers treat chronic hives and eczema, there's significant overlap.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolve
Verb
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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But DeSantis appears to be hoping that Trump’s early endorsement won’t decide the 2026 governor’s race.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, that’s not to say that Trump is going to solve anything.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Puzzle after puzzle requires clever thinking and, most importantly, collaborative effort to solve.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For decades afterward and until the advent of internet telephony, Druze families divided by the armistice lines who wanted to communicate with one another did so via megaphone in an area that came to be known as Shouting Hill.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Primary care has long been associated with the image of a busy doctor, divided between patients and the administrative grind.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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His determination to forge a path toward justice within a treacherous landscape of political machinations and gang warfare forms the narrative backbone of the show.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as navy blue and brown, and pastel spring-ready hues such as sky blue, all of which are available in sizes twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Melanie does that beautifully, unraveling through rage.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Though the part is small, Hildy and her community are pivotal to unraveling the propaganda that has shaped this future dystopia, where people’s thoughts are heard aloud and an egomaniacal would-be dictator, played with gusto by Mads Mikkelsen, uses this vulnerability to control them.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The January Starship mishap occurred over the North Atlantic after the 171-foot (52-meter) Starship separated from the Super Heavy rocket booster that hauled it toward space.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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What separates the brief pullbacks from the more significant drawdowns usually comes down to whether prices are able to hold important support levels after the initial drop.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, the FERC decision sent power stocks tumbling.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Resolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolve. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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