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
Anthony Izaguirre, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
In previous winters, the bathroom pipes in his unit froze making the toilet and shower unusable, but property managers resolved it within a day or two, DeFelice said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
New mgmt is at premisises [sic] continuously to assure tenants repair issues are resolved exhibitiosly [sic].
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The shutdown was resolved a few weeks later.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
By the next morning, the Royal Spanish Ice Sports Federation announced that the copyright issue had been resolved.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The document—which has already been widely shared by politicians and political commentators—includes some brief details about how law enforcement followed up on the tips but not about whether the tips were resolved.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Old Age Sometimes, yellowing leaves are just a part of the plant's natural lifecycle rather than an issue to be resolved.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Bluspark says those issues are now resolved.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 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
The shutdown was resolved a few weeks later.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
In previous winters, the bathroom pipes in his unit froze making the toilet and shower unusable, but property managers resolved it within a day or two, DeFelice said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
New mgmt is at premisises [sic] continuously to assure tenants repair issues are resolved exhibitiosly [sic].
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
The shutdown was resolved a few weeks later.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
By the next morning, the Royal Spanish Ice Sports Federation announced that the copyright issue had been resolved.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The document—which has already been widely shared by politicians and political commentators—includes some brief details about how law enforcement followed up on the tips but not about whether the tips were resolved.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
Old Age Sometimes, yellowing leaves are just a part of the plant's natural lifecycle rather than an issue to be resolved.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Bluspark says those issues are now resolved.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Venus Williams, the 45-year-old, seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, appears determined to keep trying to win tennis matches at an age when most players have long retired.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the release, 15 participating dogs have special needs, including Wynonna, a determined pup with only three legs; and Eleanor, who is both deaf and vision-impaired.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bennett figured that her more outgoing sibling, who was part of youth groups and bands at school, was probably picked up by a friend and will be home soon.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Feed the bigs One thing the Horned Frogs have figured it out is how dynamic their frontcourt duo of junior Xavier Edmonds and sophomore David Punch has become.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Businesses that solved real problems for customers willing to pay.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The murder of the vlogger Gabby Petito, for example, was solved with the help of social-media users who, following the case from afar, found the crucial clues.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ceremonies, too, were split geographically, with Olympic cauldrons in both cities, with the athletes’ parade further shared with Livigno and Predazzo, national delegations divided according to where their events would be held.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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When looking at Mound, Richardson, Lanana, for example, a viewer can focus on how it is divided into three equal parts from left to right, or on its alternating light-and-dark grid of diamonds, or on the smallest, 9-by-9 grid of stitched squares.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tillis remained resolute in holding up the president’s Fed chair nomination in protest over a Justice Department investigation of the current one.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Sports have always represented one of humankind’s most resolute rejections of nihilism.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Seahawks and Rams met in the NFC Championship Game, which was only decided by four points.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tennessee has struggled, like most other SEC teams, against South Carolina the past few years, although the Lady Vols' previous three games -- all Gamecock wins -- were decided by single digits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If there was any doubt, the rookie answered it in the Nets’ 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 13 points, 13 assists and three turnovers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Heart of Florida United Way answered more than 242,000 calls, texts and online messages across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.—
Catherine Rea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Officials said the project could benefit the salamander by reconnecting habitat areas that have been separated by erosion.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The living and sleeping areas can be separated by a curtain, giving the feeling of a two-bedroom suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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