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resolution

[rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /
NOUN
determination, strong will
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decision settlement verdict
STRONG
aim boldness constancy courage dauntlessness declaration dedication doggedness earnestness energy firmness fortitude guts heart immovability intent intention judgment mettle moxie obstinacy perseverance pluck purpose purposefulness relentlessness resoluteness resolve sincerity spirit spunk staunchness steadfastness stubbornness tenacity willpower
WEAK
decidedness fixed purpose purposiveness staying power
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indecision
STRONG
apathy cowardice fear flexibility idleness insincerity instability irresolution laziness lethargy timidity weakness
WEAK
compliance problem question trouble
NOUN
answer, judgment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion decision finding motion outcome proposal proposition recommendation settlement solution verdict
STRONG
analysis assertion breakdown call declaration determination dissection elucidation end exposition interpretation nod presentation recitation resolve solving ticket upshot
WEAK
pay dirt quick fix sorting out unravelling working out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning condemnation indecision
STRONG
cause denial origin start
WEAK
compliance problem question trouble weakness

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Tuesday’s gains came as positive diplomatic signals between the U.S. and Iran helped fuel hopes of a resolution to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Naga’s Frank Walbaum says in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

SPI Asset Management's Stephen Innes said the rallies have been built on "the belief that diplomacy, however imperfect, remains in play. Last week’s advance was not driven by resolution but by hope".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The escalation comes after Pakistan-facilitated peace talks over the weekend between the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a resolution.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Its numbers rely on a relatively fast resolution to the conflict by the second half of the year.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The implicit answer was in the second resolution.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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