resolve
Usage
What are other ways to say resolve?
To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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Blocking sEH increased epoxy-oxylipin levels, helped pain resolve more quickly, and sharply reduced the number of intermediate monocytes found in both the blood and tissue.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
What the officials told the world to do was to come shop” and support lower Manhattan to show the terrorists that the city — and America — had resolve.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
The concerns are legitimate, but far from insurmountable, and they should not require two years to resolve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Alexander said she discussed with Rolfe how Nats, which is 49% owned by the government, "responded to resolve and minimise the disruption as quickly as possible".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Even in the face of constant danger, Rondon maintained a steely resolve.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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Additionally, some coverage directly challenges the idea that Newsom’s ideological positioning resolves questions about electability, arguing that he remains squeezed between factions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The document release resolves a lawsuit brought by advocacy group 9/11 Health Watch, which sued the city for the documents.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The new study resolves many long-standing questions, but Scherz views it as the start of a much larger effort.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
This agreement, again with no admission of wrongdoing, resolves disputes with pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, and other entities that resold medicines to consumers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
After an hour, the Mind toiling with nothing but repeated Warnings & Desperate Strategies & Calculations of Escape—it resolves itself to distant Explosion & Danger.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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Despite Infantino abandoning his proposal, the FFF said that "Fifa's governance cannot be considered resolved".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Holding there risks putting Warsh back where July left him, explaining a decision with an unsatisfying rationale—the problem his Jackson Hole speech resolved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Dodgers just gave him four, before he returned to the lineup Monday, and his roster of ailments will be managed rather than resolved for the rest of the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Our system issue is now resolved, we are operating normally and working as hard as possible to clear the backlog of flights," it noted, adding "this is hugely frustrating and apologise unreservedly".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
I had not tried to imagine the end of slavery: surely the call of justice had been heard by all, and the issue had been resolved.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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In Thurman’s case, despite clear signs of an ectopic pregnancy, two emergency departments sent her home without resolving the complication.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Earlier in the week, Carney criticized taunting of Canada by U.S. officials, and said it was not constructive toward resolving outstanding trade issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Better understanding may hold the key to resolving the current large uncertainty in the projected sea-level rise over the next couple of centuries.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The start date allowed for additional time to deal with matters of the court, such as resolving any disputes about what evidence can be presented, the judge wrote.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Clare stood, resolving to rinse and hang the mushroom harvest later tonight, perhaps after Gingersnipes was gone.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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