settle for

phrase

: to be content with

Examples of settle for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The actor could have settled for a pair of basic black flats and the outfit still would have been great. — María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins came up empty on touchdowns with their red-zone trips and settled for two field goals in the first half upon getting in close. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

In this case, though, the defense bristled, forcing Indy to settle for a game-tying field goal that in turn enabled the Chiefs to prevail 33-30 on Harrison Butker’s 40-yard field goal on the last play of overtime. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins largely dominated the first half yet trailed 14-6 at the break, settling for a pair of field goals (after missing a first try). — Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for settle for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore