SEDIMENTS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sediments

verb

present tense third-person singular of sediment

as in settles

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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Choose a soothing activity, maybe watercolor, music, cooking, or a quiet walk, and give it your full attention so your spirit settles.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Merchants pay interchange on card payments and hold working balances that earn them nothing, and a coin that settles instantly, costs less to accept and, under Open USD’s model, pays them the yield on their balances answers both at once.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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This specific layout filters out background protons and electrons while mapping the exact direction of incoming neutrons, thereby differentiating between normal atmospheric radiation and a hidden nuclear weapon.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Clean range hood filters monthly to prevent grease buildup and maintain proper ventilation.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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