1
as in decision
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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as in resolve
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
that athlete's resolution to win is amazing
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Recent Examples of resolution
However, other fiscal hawks who had previously sworn off relying on these stopgap bill — also called continuing resolutions or CRs — in lieu of passing complete government funding packages are changing their tunes.
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
In late February, House Republicans passed a budget resolution instructing the committee that oversees Medicaid to cut $880 billion in costs over the next 10 years to help pay for new and existing tax cuts and enhanced border and national security, according to House Republicans.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
However, according to a resolution included in the agenda for the board’s Thursday meeting, the original resolution will no longer continue as planned.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
This development has raised hopes among XRP investors for a favorable resolution in Ripple’s case.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
In late February, House Republicans passed a budget resolution instructing the committee that oversees Medicaid to cut $880 billion in costs over the next 10 years to help pay for new and existing tax cuts and enhanced border and national security, according to House Republicans.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
However, according to a resolution included in the agenda for the board’s Thursday meeting, the original resolution will no longer continue as planned.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
This development has raised hopes among XRP investors for a favorable resolution in Ripple’s case.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
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Andy Palmer faced similar decisions in his six years as CEO of Aston Martin and earned his Godfather of EVs nickname for pioneering the Leaf while global COO of Nissan.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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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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But Trump should also not underestimate the resolve with which Arab nations may respond to his brazen attempt to sideline Palestinian agency, argued Anna Jacobs, a fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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An underperformance in front of goal has intensified the spotlight on defensive resolve.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The case still has a long way to go before a verdict will be reached and IA's fate potentially decided.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Following the verdict, Superior Court Judge Elizabeth C. Leaming sentenced Jean-Baptiste to 364 days in prison.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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However, there is no determination yet as to whether the parliamentarian would approve of this change and whether fiscal conservatives would go along with it.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Although last year was challenging for many B2B businesses and opinions on the outlook for 2025 are mixed, some say this year could bring some improvements.—
Jason Leverant,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Siena pollsters did not ask New Yorkers their opinion on Trump’s move to end the toll.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that fans have jumped to the conclusion that Affleck was trying to woo his ex-wife.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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