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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolution
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That decision could have been a meaningful precedent for other beleaguered firms.—
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On Saturday night in Mexico City, Brandon Moreno did enough in the judges’ eyes to win a unanimous decision over Steve Erceg in the main event of UFC Fight Night Mexico.—
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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.—
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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.—
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As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.—
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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.—
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After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.—
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Then, on April 12, 1955, the results of the Polio Pioneers effort were announced, with the determination of at least a 90% level of protection, with no major side effects.—
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Tony Khan's approach to social media, particularly on X, presents a divided opinion among fans and wrestlers.—
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The movie's coming out, and everybody's free to make their own decisions on their opinion of me and the movie.—
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These are big conclusions to draw from so little playing time.—
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This can complicate diagnosis and lead to inaccurate and potentially dangerous conclusions.—
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“Resolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolution. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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