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 Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
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The tech giant—now named Meta—seems determined to make this happen itself.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Isolated from her team (and her infant son Nico), Meyers Taylor was determined to control her situation.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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People only become dependent if every problem is solved for them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This under-desk walking pad solved my problem.—
Cecily McAndrews,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Unique, however, is resolute and reveals a personal betrayal.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Even many Republicans who bristled at the tens of billions of dollars in aid packages that Congress approved for Ukraine were resolute that Russia and Vladimir V. Putin, its president, were the aggressors in the conflict.—
Karoun Demirjian,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The starters essentially got a half-day, with the game all but decided midway through the second quarter.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With a 6-9 record, San Francisco's NFC title defense has all but unraveled.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then, when Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 last year, the offense unraveled.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These technologies help marketers identify intent signals, prioritize accounts, and engage decision-makers with relevant content at the right time.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Tar Heels and Blue Devils split their two games this season, with each team winning at home.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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By 1979, the pair had split, and Danny later died in 2012 at age 75.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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