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solved vs resolved

Both 'solved' and 'resolved' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but there are slight differences in nuance. 'Solved' is often used in the context of finding a solution to a problem or puzzle, while 'resolved' is more commonly used in the context of settling a dispute or conflict.

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solved

Correct. 'Solved' is commonly used to indicate that a problem or puzzle has been successfully resolved.

Use 'solved' when referring to finding a solution to a problem, puzzle, or mystery.

Examples:

He finally solved the math equation.
The detective solved the case after weeks of investigation.

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The riddle cannot be solved without his consent.
The new tender procedure immediately solved the problem of overbidding.
Because you have solved such a matter before.
And he finally solved the problem.
Because the problem is far from solved.
Jacob nearly got this thing solved.
Addition never solved anything, Mon.
So I solved a major problem business-wise.
Single-handedly solved the Hordon family murders.
Good thing this case is solved.
Somehow a brief act of uncharacteristic generosity solved nothing.
One I would have forever solved.
That problem must be solved first.
Only problem: We solved this murder.
The problem can be partially solved by benchmarking.
Such problems cannot be solved without effective international cooperation.
Well, I think I've solved that problem.
Yes, no everything can get solved for you.
Picard would have solved it hours ago.
See if they solved that problem with the prefire chamber temperature.

Alternatives:

fixed
resolved
answered
figured out
settled

resolved

Correct. 'Resolved' is commonly used to indicate that a dispute or conflict has been settled.

Use 'resolved' when referring to settling a dispute, conflict, or issue.

Examples:

The two parties resolved their differences through mediation.
The issue was finally resolved after much discussion.

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Nobody really it never got resolved.
We never resolved the nanny issue.
I resolved to give investigators my memos and e-mails.
I resolved then to give up war, Madame, and not only the Huguenot camp.
This point has not yet been satisfactorily resolved.
I did, but the matter has been resolved.
So I hereby declare any unresolved issues between us... officially resolved.
37-year-old male, hypotensive in the field, resolved with fluids.
And I think my roller problem has resolved itself.
And I think my roller problem has resolved itself.
We are all gratified the episode is peacefully resolved, sir.
We still haven't resolved our issue.
Excuse me, we've resolved the problem.
The mechanical problem has been resolved.
Look, how your problem and my trouble got resolved.
Naked force has resolved more issues... throughout history than any other factor.
I was resolved when I let my arrow fy.
A 20-year old murder case is finally resolved.
Here it says that the case was resolved.
Nathan James, Vulture 1 - Hostage situation resolved.

Alternatives:

settled
sorted out
addressed
fixed
handled

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