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
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
For a first show, the event ran remarkably smoothly; the only hiccup were the issues with the Instagram Live stream (which were never fully resolved).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
If federal lawmakers can’t reach an agreement to fund the government before Tuesday night’s deadline, thousands of federal employees in the Bay Area could be furloughed or asked to work without a paycheck until the impasse is resolved.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Alex Alvarez's fears, however, were resolved quickly and unexpectedly.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With that high-stakes situation resolved, the action on the fan-favorite series (Fox’s most-watched of the 2024-2025 season, and its fastest-growing in 10 years) returns to the emotional core of the show.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office said all issues identified as needing to be corrected have been resolved.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Take the power play out of the equation, because that was a team-wide issue (which may be resolved with new assistants to lead the way), and Barzal’s five-on-five numbers paint a stronger picture.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Common issues with routers from providers like Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon and Cox — or brands like Netgear and Asus — can often be resolved this way.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 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
In midlife, Kant resolved to start again.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
For a first show, the event ran remarkably smoothly; the only hiccup were the issues with the Instagram Live stream (which were never fully resolved).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
If federal lawmakers can’t reach an agreement to fund the government before Tuesday night’s deadline, thousands of federal employees in the Bay Area could be furloughed or asked to work without a paycheck until the impasse is resolved.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Alex Alvarez's fears, however, were resolved quickly and unexpectedly.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With that high-stakes situation resolved, the action on the fan-favorite series (Fox’s most-watched of the 2024-2025 season, and its fastest-growing in 10 years) returns to the emotional core of the show.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The Sheriff’s Office said all issues identified as needing to be corrected have been resolved.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Take the power play out of the equation, because that was a team-wide issue (which may be resolved with new assistants to lead the way), and Barzal’s five-on-five numbers paint a stronger picture.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Common issues with routers from providers like Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon and Cox — or brands like Netgear and Asus — can often be resolved this way.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
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Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Henry’s two fourth-quarter fumbles figured prominently in two losses.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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In these stories, death is often figured as an interruption, an unexpected event that occurs when characters are busy doing other things.—
Molly Ryder Granatino,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of the grisliest cold cases in Austin's history may be on the brink of being solved.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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For over 200 years, Congress has solved problems to move forward.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The votes of the parties that did not make it into parliament will be divided proportionately, meaning PAS will end up with several seats more than a bare majority of 51.—
John E. Herbst,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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While critics were divided at the time, Casper became a box office hit and earned its place as a nostalgic favorite for '90s kids.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman have been drafted in at centre-half, through no fault of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn, and have been resolute.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Takaichi has promised to be a resolute leader, but will need to learn the art of compromise while juggling priorities and trade-offs on domestic policies.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eighteen nations are already guaranteed a spot in the tournament next June and July, meaning there are 30 (yes, 30) still to be decided.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the inning unraveled just long enough for the Red Sox to create a brand-new ballgame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Theories ranged from camera bugs to online glitches, but one suggestion quickly unraveled the mystery.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the case of Cardi B, whose net worth is reportedly close to $100 million, being legally separated from her husband qualifies her as a single mother, although her economics put her in another category apart from both single- and dual-parent families.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have separated, Fox News has learned.—
Brie Stimson , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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