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
Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Flights of all the company's aircraft, including planes that fly under its Horizon Air brand, have been temporary halted until the issue can be resolved.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 July 2025
America responded to the razing of the White House by building it back in the same place with unbroken resolve, to the murders of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr., with a national temple and the Stone of Hope, and to the terrorism of 9/11 with a new Freedom Tower.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Verb
This pseudoscience promised to resolve racial ambiguity—as in courtrooms where skin color proved insufficient for racial determination.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Flights of all the company's aircraft, including planes that fly under its Horizon Air brand, have been temporary halted until the issue can be resolved.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Noun
For investors, is the resolve to assume tariff threats are bluffs and the impact easily handled a wise stance based on lessons learned in the April overshoot sell-off?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 July 2025
America responded to the razing of the White House by building it back in the same place with unbroken resolve, to the murders of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr., with a national temple and the Stone of Hope, and to the terrorism of 9/11 with a new Freedom Tower.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolve
Verb
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Peskov said Putin would need time to analyze Trump's remarks, some of which were directed at him, and to decide whether to comment.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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But once Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) locks Superman (David Corenswet) away in a secret prison in a pocket universe, Terrific decides to help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) find Superman.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Verb
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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,
19 July 2025
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Red Bull has been struggling to solve issues with its RB21 F1 car, as McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominate the grid for the 2025 championship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The California health system has divided his former positions amongst Michael Condrin (interim CEO) and Dr. Bruce Lee Hall (interim vice chancellor of human health sciences).—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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However, their passion for the sport and determination led to changes in the rules, allowing Muslim women to compete in full-body uniforms at both collegiate and national levels.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Remarkably, much of the recovery from the 2017 hurricanes has been self-funded, underscoring the resilience and determination of the BVI.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Parents absolutely have the right to choose religious education for their children.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Verb
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As Beth, Louis-Dreyfus is filled with surface confidence and performs her writerly role with ease—until the smallest crack appears and her sense of self begins to quietly unravel.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Lucy Fry’s Rose, a woman haunted by trauma, ends up checking herself into an inn where reality seems to unravel, blurring the lines between past and present, and waking life and dreams.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Court began as a campus summer program in the 1950s but was professionalized and somewhat separated from the university by the late Nicholas Rudall, who led the theater for decades prior to his retirement.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Now, the digital operation sits at the heart of TNT Sports’ ambitions as the outfit transforms its portfolio of game rights and prepares for a 2026 split that will separate Warner Bros.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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“Resolve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolve. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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