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as in to lay
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
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2
as in to inhabit
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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3
as in to decide
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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4
as in to arrange
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in to compose
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in to determine
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settle
Facing second-and-goal from the 3, Manning throws one ball away, then throws incomplete on third down, and the Longhorns settle for a 22-yard field goal.
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
The Crimson Tide settled for a field goal.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit was settled after mediation, court records show.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
As Ralphy continues settling into his new life in England after being rescued from China, TikTok users are loving his growing curiosity about the world.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2025
The Crimson Tide settled for a field goal.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit was settled after mediation, court records show.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Oct. 2025
As Ralphy continues settling into his new life in England after being rescued from China, TikTok users are loving his growing curiosity about the world.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settle
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Brood parasites such as cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds’ nests, tricking the hosts into caring for their offspring at the expense of their own.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the opening scene, Swift is seen laying inside a painting with long blond hair and side bangs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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But our characters inhabit the same universe.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Just like wolves, bison, pronghorns, prairie dogs, beavers, and monarch butterflies, these bears are on the list of epic species inhabiting North America — which means that any immigration- and tariff-related threats and decisions made by the region’s countries invariably affect them as well.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bendicksen, the center’s director of wildlife rehabilitation, decided to attempt something few would consider, a wing transplant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Timberview decided to go for it on fourth-and-five but was stopped at the Jaguars’ 10-yard line.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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Get our best clever painting hacks to extend the height of a room, space-saving storage ideas, and tips for arranging bedroom furniture.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In other words, this year, the Eagles’ opponents are more often presenting four deep defenders against their three wide receiver sets instead of deploying a single-high safety and arranging the remaining defenders to play closer to the line of scrimmage.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Eleven days later, Sharon received a message through the Love Lost chat from a neighbor who spotted a cat perched on a roof near a vet's office.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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His reflective blue shades were perched atop a baseball cap, obscuring much of his face.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Israel will publish the list of the prisoners — and victims of their attacks have 24 hours to lodge objections.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The visitors bureau receives most of its revenue from taxes on lodging places and restaurants, which totaled close to $19 million in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
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Across five starts, Thiaw has been quietly composed.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During setup, NordLocker generates a 25-character recovery key, composed of numbers and capital letters, and advises you to store it in a secure location.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But much like Week 1 against Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Chiefs’ inability to contain the opposing quarterback in timely spots lost them the football game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Settle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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