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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2
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
The rule included a provision to kill consideration of the proxy voting resolution.
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
With 47 Democrats and independents in the chamber, the resolution required the support of at least four Republicans for approval.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, would repeal Trump's February emergency declaration authorizing the tariffs.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
With 47 Democrats and independents in the chamber, the resolution required the support of at least four Republicans for approval.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
The Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, would repeal Trump's February emergency declaration authorizing the tariffs.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
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Freire defended his title twice before dropping a decision to Daniel Straus in November 2015.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Trump administration’s decision to close a regional Head Start office in Chicago this week has raised questions about how the program, which serves more than 28,000 children and low-income families in Illinois, will continue to operate in coming weeks and months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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In recent years it's flown military planes over a corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone almost daily to signal its resolve.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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But, if Forest can hold on to the level of resolve that was typified by the young man from Sao Paulo in the 96th minute of the game, who knows where this journey will end.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Beckworth said the verdict included $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion for punitive damages to the plaintiffs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The verdicts came after last month’s speech in which Lai condemned the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the harshest terms used by a Taiwanese leader in modern history.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are allegations on both sides and no further court determinations to decide who is telling the truth.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Taking on Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena is undoubtedly a tough challenge, one requiring visitors to have a combination of quality, gritty determination and a little luck.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Danny is preparing her staff for an imminent natural disaster in this scene, so the tone’s quite serious already, and her opinion of Grey’s seems uncharitable at best.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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These are big conclusions to draw from so little playing time.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This can complicate diagnosis and lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous conclusions.—
Jack Hidary,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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