settle for

phrase

: to be content with

Examples of settle for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inference will settle for less, and batch work for less still. — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Stoudemire said his point was that today’s athletic big men too often settle for finesse. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Miami settled for a 2-2 tie in a physical, fiery game that ended with Miami’s Yannick Bright and Philadelphia phenom, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, ejected with red cards in the 12th minute of stoppage time, just before the final whistle. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

In the end, a downtrodden Sporting side came close to picking up an upset win but settled for a 1-1 draw. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for settle for

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