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verb

past tense of resolve
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolved
Adjective
  • The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.
    Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.
    Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • People only become dependent if every problem is solved for them.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This under-desk walking pad solved my problem.
    Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.
    Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • With a 6-9 record, San Francisco's NFC title defense has all but unraveled.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then, when Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 last year, the offense unraveled.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Powell recalled how his mother was intent on testifying before Congress to clear her name and shine a light on the bullying tactics that the government was employing.
    Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The two funds still split 42% of the stock, with a current market value of $650 million.
    Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
  • But this incident certainly isn't the first time that split rumors have haunted the Biebers.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Resolved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolved. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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