as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
the car buyer settled on that brand only after a lot of research
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for settle (on or upon)
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In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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When a nuclear missile is launched at the United States, White House officials scramble to figure who's responsible and how to respond in a drama featuring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso and Jared Harris.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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And both backs figure to get plenty of opportunities again this week against Eastern Washington.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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Clinton has decided to join a direct rival even though City will not be competing in the Champions League this season.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Instead of pairing the look with pants, Lopez opted for sheer black floral-print stockings and pointed black heels.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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In videos of performances since the incident, McRae appears to have resolved the issue by wearing heels with straps.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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That transfer from Al Nassr did not go through on deadline day, and Athletic are still trying to resolve that situation.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Office of the Inspector General launched a criminal investigation and determined the shots had been fired from where two FBI agents and an Oregon State Police officer had been standing.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The first thing her soon-to-be husband did was fly to North Carolina to bring their youngest daughter home from camp, determined to have the entire family together for the special day.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Settle (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settle%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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