as in pending
not yet settled or decided
we have to deal with several unresolved issues
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Recent Examples of unresolved
The case went unresolved before investigators reexamined the evidence using advances in genetic genealogy.
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Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
As yet unresolved are which coaches will work under Laviolette.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
His futile dreams of Mexico were not a metaphor for a life frustrated by unresolved dreams.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
When voters see races remain unresolved for days or weeks, many naturally ask questions.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026
As yet unresolved are which coaches will work under Laviolette.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 June 2026
His futile dreams of Mexico were not a metaphor for a life frustrated by unresolved dreams.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
When voters see races remain unresolved for days or weeks, many naturally ask questions.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unresolved
Adjective
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Patterson, a former Charlotte Fire Department battalion chief, had a pending, seven-year-old lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the city until the week before his wife, Estella Patterson, became chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in October.—
Julia Coin
June 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Lawsuits challenging the legality of the fund remain pending.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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With roughly 1,390 ballots still outstanding, the race remained unsettled, though Ortiz would need to win more than three-quarters of the remaining ballots to overtake him in a contest that has remained neck-and-neck.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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And while data about discontinuation and long-term use is somewhat unsettled, researchers are uniform in their view that longer treatment duration yields better outcomes.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
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But how much cities will be reimbursed is still undetermined, meaning taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The heaviest damage was concentrated in the front porch area of the house, and investigators have identified several possible factors that may have contributed to the accidental fire, but the cause remains undetermined at this time, Lo said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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“Unresolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unresolved. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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