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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
I resolved to eat more healthily and to exercise regularly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in solved
to find an answer for through reasoning
resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in divided
to set or force apart
a prism will resolve a beam of light into an array of colors
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of resolved
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
That problem, Smith said, could’ve been resolved with a buffer.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem has since been resolved and apology letters were sent to all patients affected by the error, according to the spokesperson.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
As Sportico detailed in January, a disagreement between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers about their arena plans was resolved by an agreement on a new building.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Now that both cases have been resolved, Kiser has slowly returned to her platform since late September.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This time, Beijing had a strategy for using its leverage and was resolved to follow it.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
That is not going to be resolved unless the Fed takes a strategic view of the economy.
—CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
That problem, Smith said, could’ve been resolved with a buffer.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The problem has since been resolved and apology letters were sent to all patients affected by the error, according to the spokesperson.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
As Sportico detailed in January, a disagreement between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers about their arena plans was resolved by an agreement on a new building.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Now that both cases have been resolved, Kiser has slowly returned to her platform since late September.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This time, Beijing had a strategy for using its leverage and was resolved to follow it.
—Mira Rapp-Hooper, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
-
Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
-
Hezbollah remains determined to maintain control over Lebanon and suppress other communities.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Despite the slow start, Green Bay figured it out in the second half.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
-
My daughter, in all her wisdom and childhood intuition, figured this out right away.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
To all appearances, the riddle of identity had been posed and solved.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Transfer hits solved last year’s availability issues.—
Jenny Caitlin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
-
But like other governer races, voters are divided along partisan lines.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Despite living in hiding, Machado was resolute about Venezuela’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
After achieving cash flow positivity at the end of 2023, Airwallex decided to re-invest in the business but is on target to reach profitability once again in the fourth quarter of 2025, a spokesperson told Fortune.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
-
The Paramount board decided to strike a settlement deal, paying $16 million to Trump’s future presidential library to end the litigation.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
God has answered the prayers of so many of us 🙌🙏.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
-
Fortunately, Pieter answered the call, not with words, but with work and respect.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Teller took to heart the classic Greek playwright Aristophanes’ myth of love — that humans were born as a fusion of two bodies and later separated as punishment from the gods, only to spend their lives looking — and longing — for their other half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Andrew and Fergie married in 1986, separated in 1992, and divorced in 1996, but the two have remained close.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share