SEDIMENTING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sedimenting

verb

present participle of sediment

as in settling

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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The Broncos’ offense started the game with a punt, a fumble from Riley and a turnover on downs before settling in for three methodical TD drives.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
The company is accustomed to settling on its coffee sources 12 to 24 months ahead of time.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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Surging oil prices are currently filtering through to US consumers via multiple avenues, with rising rail transportation costs representing a critical link in the supply chain.

— , CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
But filtering water and softening water are not the same thing.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

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