as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
only the most resolved of explorers had any chance of finding the source of the Nile
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as in figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
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as in solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
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as in divided
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 resolved
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
This breakthrough achievement, called super-resolved fluorescence microscopy, exploited the properties of evanescent waves and made single-molecule microscopy possible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
Since then, attorneys and judges have overseen multiple lenient plea deals and case dismissals, while local prosecutors reviewed hundreds of active and resolved cases that Tran investigated.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The chamber is set to leave Washington for a two-week recess at the end of this week, but Thune has not ruled out delaying the break if the shutdown is not resolved.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The specific way his forfeiting his 2026 salary was resolved was news.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The extent of the damage to household finances resulting from increases in oil prices depends not only on how long the conflict continues and how it is resolved, but also on how quickly trade routes reopen.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The grocery store will remain closed until the problem is resolved and confirmed by a reinspection.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Australia's Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising ticket fares, while Air New Zealand lowered its financial outlook for as long as the war isn't resolved.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
What frustrated her most was that the issue refused to stay resolved.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
This breakthrough achievement, called super-resolved fluorescence microscopy, exploited the properties of evanescent waves and made single-molecule microscopy possible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
Since then, attorneys and judges have overseen multiple lenient plea deals and case dismissals, while local prosecutors reviewed hundreds of active and resolved cases that Tran investigated.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
How does this -- the Homeland Security shutdown get resolved?
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In 2014, there was a kerfuffle involving Westerly putting his house up for auction due to him owing $8,000 in back taxes, but it was quickly resolved when the taxes were paid.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The chamber is set to leave Washington for a two-week recess at the end of this week, but Thune has not ruled out delaying the break if the shutdown is not resolved.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The specific way his forfeiting his 2026 salary was resolved was news.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The extent of the damage to household finances resulting from increases in oil prices depends not only on how long the conflict continues and how it is resolved, but also on how quickly trade routes reopen.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
The grocery store will remain closed until the problem is resolved and confirmed by a reinspection.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Australia's Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising ticket fares, while Air New Zealand lowered its financial outlook for as long as the war isn't resolved.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
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It was later determined that those two residents were not at home at the time of the fire, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yet Americans remained determined, patient, and optimistic — committed to defeating evil.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams figured to be a contract extension candidate this offseason after the Cowboys acquired him at the trade deadline in November, but the two sides instead decided to restructure his deal and push money down the line.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Uncle Tom figured his Commander had suffered enough indignity and tried to end the meeting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Previously on Mud Lake … Instead, Minnesota solved the problem the same way families name their kids when creativity runs out.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is no problem in America that will be solved by fewer impediments to mob rule.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead, their estate will be divided amongst my siblings and the portion that would be mine will go to a charity of my parent’s choice.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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We’re divided over politics, over the climate, over the Beckhams.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whichever team is more resolute in executing its game plan will likely move on to the Final Four.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets decided to rule him out as a precautionary measure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whoever answered the phone at a sister Salmos hung up.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the building’s doors were firmly locked, and no one answered the knocking.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carmen only got to visit him once after they were separated.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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After Laura was separated from her son, the investigator said the boy was eating pancakes and sausages and was mobile.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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