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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 Synonyms for resolved
  1. determined
  2. solved
  3. resolute
  4. decided
  5. unraveled
  6. separated
  7. intent
  8. split
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
Definition of determined
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
Definition of solved
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
Definition of resolute
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
Definition of decided
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
Definition of unraveled
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
Definition of separated
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
Definition of intent
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
Definition of split
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