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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Likewise, tipping can make settling up uncomfortable when dining out with friends.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
The company has faced a wave of lawsuits about child safety and data security, most recently settling a major federal case involving a group of state attorneys general for nearly $17 billion.

— Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

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Runway collections from Khaite, Altuzarra, Burberry, Ann Demeulemeester and Vaquera set the tone, and those shapes are now filtering into retail.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
In the guest rooms, a floor-to-celing window looks out to an expansive view of Tokyo’s skyline, filtering in lots of sunlight and accentuating the modern, unfussy interiors.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

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