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adjective

Definition of resolvednext
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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resolved

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verb

past tense of resolve
1
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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2
as in solved
to find an answer for through reasoning resolve the apparent contradictions in the collected data

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3
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
Adjective
Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty The lack of resolved borders and Israel’s periodic incursions into southern Lebanon have predictably meant that Lebanon has struggled to assert sovereignty over its own territory. — Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026 What frustrated her most was that the issue refused to stay resolved. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
This all can be resolved, but only with complete, public-facing information and analysis, that, thus far, has been missing. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 If the dispute is not resolved during the examination, UnitedHealth can pursue the IRS administrative appeals process and potentially litigate the matter. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resolved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
  1. determined
  2. figured
  3. solved
  4. divided
  5. resolute
  6. decided
  7. answered
  8. separated
Adjective
  • With his newfound resolve/death wish, Jacob is determined to keep his sister’s and nephew’s killers on that bridge until backup arrives.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of determined
Verb
  • Russell was told to move over for Antonelli on lap 65 as Mercedes figured the young championship leader had a better chance of beating Norris’ McLaren.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cowing figured to be this season’s front-runner to replace Skyy Moore, who left in free agency for Green Bay.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of figured
Verb
  • Longer life is the achievement of our era, not a problem to be solved.
    — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • While some of the Killing Fields cases outside of League City have been solved, many have not.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of solved
Verb
  • For example, peonies, irises, daffodils, and astilbes are best divided in the fall, while perennials like sedum, asters, coneflower, lilies, and black-eyed Susans are best divided in the spring.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Like the big men on Friday, this list is divided into seven different tiers.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of divided
Adjective
  • Should Alvarez remain resolute about Barca, Arsenal must determine whether to persist with their current attacking group or pivot to alternative targets.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolute
Verb
  • Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, an attacker discovered a vulnerability, a security tool generated an alert, an analyst investigated it, the issue was escalated and eventually someone decided what to do.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • An officer walked around the building, rang the doorbell, and when no one answered, the agents departed, the agency added.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The company also says distressed callers got their calls answered up to 40 seconds faster on average.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of answered
Verb
  • Festivalgoers were never forced to choose between artists, as sets were separated by 10-minute breaks, preventing overlap.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Both can be separated and opened as needed via long white drapes.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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