resolves

verb

Definition of resolvesnext
present tense third-person singular of resolve
1
as in decides
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 solves
to find an answer for through reasoning resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3
as in divides
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 Synonyms for resolves
  1. decides
  2. solves
  3. chooses
  4. separates
  5. opts
  6. determines
Verb
  • Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Investors want to see that your solution solves a tangible problem, so ensure that your MVP shows potential for scalability.
    Christoph Zeizel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of solves
Verb
  • This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of chooses
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  • But what really separates the most impactful individuals from the rest is the ability to recognize the things that could wait, but shouldn’t.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Building a lexicon around shame creates an easy dichotomy − one that separates foods, and our desire for them, into good and bad, sinful and pure, moral and amoral.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of separates
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  • If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.
    Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • This would be the most likely outcome if Congress opts to suspend the federal gas tax.
    Erich Muehlegger, The Conversation, 23 June 2022
Definition of opts
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  • The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In an election as tight as this year, a couple of million dollars could be the make-or-break number that determines House control.
    Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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