resolving

verb

present participle of resolve
1
as in figuring
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 solving
to find an answer for through reasoning resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3
as in dividing
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 resolving Debt relief companies charge fees based on the amount of debt enrolled or the amount saved through settlement, which means resolving $50,000 in debt can come with substantial additional costs. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The payout is part of a massive multistate settlement resolving claims that Meta intentionally designed its products to be addictive and knowingly exposed young people to mental harm. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Last week, negotiators appeared to be close to resolving their differences. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Employee time spent resolving those problems increased by as much as 70 percent. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Here’s how to support them in coping and resolving conflicts. — Parents, 24 Aug. 2026 The senior Canadian official said resolving the immediate tariff dispute would provide a path toward broader USMCA negotiations. — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 If a project is lagging behind, rather than waiting for someone else to advance it, be proactive about resolving the issue. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The jurisdiction for resolving any potential disputes that arise must be named in the contract. — Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolving
  1. figuring
  2. solving
  3. dividing
  4. choosing
  5. unraveling
  6. separating
  7. deciding
  8. answering
Verb
  • But with a rookie head coach figuring it out on the fly, the floor may be much lower.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If the worst does happen, you’re not left figuring it out alone.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of figuring
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  • According to the researchers, careful process design and optimization as well as architecture simplification could help in solving most of these issues, something that industrial production focuses on much more than academic researchers.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the agents had, by collaborating amongst themselves, quickly found a way to manufacture answers to cyber challenges without actually solving the questions in the way ExploitGym’s creators had intended.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of solving
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  • Experts, however, say the vaccine is safe and effective, and research indicates dividing it into multiple shots has no health benefit.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, there are different genres, and dividing into different genres is OK.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividing
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  • By choosing a highly machinable material and bonding it, Flit achieves a frame that as light and structurally sound as titanium, but at a fraction of the production complexity – and cost.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The clearest sign of the change came in 2024, when a study recorded Americans choosing cannabis over alcohol for daily consumption, marking the first time in history that cannabis has overtaken alcohol as the preferred daily substance.
    — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of choosing
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  • Terrill pointed to the purchase of the Grass Campus as the pivotal decision in the federation’s unraveling.
    — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Even so, Sepahvand, now director at Daric Investment Group, said Iran's economy is indeed deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions — but far from unraveling.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of unraveling
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  • Set within its own natural lagoon on the southernmost tip of the Raa Atoll, the ocean stretches out as far as the eye can see, with hardly a blip separating sea, horizon, and sky.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • A couple years before that, the state began disaggregating data on Asian and Pacific Islanders, by separating Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups.
    — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of separating
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  • Even highly mature enterprise SOCs frequently remain dependent on humans assembling information from multiple systems, determining whether something is malicious and deciding what should happen next.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Car shoppers weigh several factors before deciding on a vehicle.
    — McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciding
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  • This includes interpreting standing rules and precedents, advising on the wording of motions, helping formulate statements, and answering parliamentary inquiries or points of order.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine answering the call of nature in a dark, stinking chamber alongside dozens of strangers, all while making pleasant conversation.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of answering

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“Resolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolving. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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