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
Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
One quick concluding note: Like Bad Sisters, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has what feels to me like a pretty resolved (and effective) ending, especially given the amount of time Saoirse spends in the finale talking about the difficulties of writing endings for TV.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
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
Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
So the administration, of course, urges patience, right, once the war is resolved, et cetera.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Soderbergh was resolved to let the audio play.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The Idaho Supreme Court in March resolved the case in favor of the developers, finding that the millions collected — including the money that paid for the park land — were legal under state law.
—Mark Dee
may 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Whether a potential strike is resolved quickly, or avoided completely, the threat of any disruption reinforces just how vital mass transit is to the New York sports scene.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
That suit was resolved after the college held another public hearing and approved the transfer again.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
But the issue will not be quickly resolved.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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
One quick concluding note: Like Bad Sisters, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has what feels to me like a pretty resolved (and effective) ending, especially given the amount of time Saoirse spends in the finale talking about the difficulties of writing endings for TV.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
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
With closing arguments now completed in the trial and the jury set to start deliberations on Monday, the uncertainty in this case will soon be resolved.
—Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
So the administration, of course, urges patience, right, once the war is resolved, et cetera.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Soderbergh was resolved to let the audio play.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The Idaho Supreme Court in March resolved the case in favor of the developers, finding that the millions collected — including the money that paid for the park land — were legal under state law.
—Mark Dee
may 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
Whether a potential strike is resolved quickly, or avoided completely, the threat of any disruption reinforces just how vital mass transit is to the New York sports scene.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
Farber has held off on sentencing Weinstein until the remaining count is resolved.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 May 2026
That suit was resolved after the college held another public hearing and approved the transfer again.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
But the issue will not be quickly resolved.
—Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
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The newsroom is split between those determined to suppress the truth and those who insist on publishing it.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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At the time, the mother told officers Noel was staying with family in Mexico, which Everman’s then-Police Chief Craig Spencer has said was later determined to be untrue.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This didn’t become common practice until a few hundred years ago, but at least one Neanderthal apparently figured it out and convinced someone to go along with it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Distraught by life in the South, Reed figured that the only way to escape his parochial childhood was to write his way out.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The shift solved a basic problem, advocates say.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Having regulations put into place through this upcoming legislation is a win for both sides, especially if the overall revenue problems plaguing college athletics can at least be solved.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The war in Myanmar has displaced millions, divided the country into military- and non-military-controlled areas, and gutted the economy and healthcare system.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Rooms are spread across the property in multiple buildings, divided into garden-view, ocean-view, and oceanfront rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Many have affirmed their resolute support for Stewart despite any allegations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
Verb
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For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Lasser decided to leave the show in 1977, signaling its end.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Things flipped in the second period, with Anaheim outshooting Vegas 17-6, but Hart answered the bell.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Dorofeyev answered after taking the puck from Chris Kreider, shifting to the slot and snapping a shot past Dostal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In some cases, families were separated.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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