as in settled
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the water flowing into the reservoir is sedimenting silt faster than was originally expected
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They are assembled in factories and rarely move once they’ve been purchased and settled.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025 -
In 2021, Giuffre sued Andrew, and the case was settled in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her natural beauty, radiant smile, and flawless skin remind us that true beauty doesn’t need to be filtered.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shiki is a stylish investigative horror series, a neo-noir procedural filtered through the lens of contemporary anime.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Sedimented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedimented. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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