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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The decision to permit nitrogen suffocation reflects poorly on the society that chooses to allow it, Hood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025 -
The real question is whether those chairs are filled with people who are engaged, performing at their best, and choosing to be there.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Given three months to get healthy and figure something out, he’s been open to suggestions.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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But if Grant Hill, who was previously plagued by ankle pains during his NBA career, can figure it out, the rest of us have no excuse.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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The district also stressed that the policy doesn’t mean teachers must use Chromebooks in every lesson and can decide when to use the technology.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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When those plans fell apart, White decided to go fishing anyway.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For those who opt for a subscription, the app assigns over 400 personalized, gamified therapy activities targeted to the child’s current milestones.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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With just hours before a three-month suspension of triple-digit tariffs on China was set to expire, the president opted to extend the pause, instead maintaining a baseline tariff rate of 30 percent on products shipped into the United States.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even in these situations, Purcell advises that the first step a homeowner should take is to communicate their concerns to their neighbor in hopes of resolving the issue.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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While a few cases were resolved before Inauguration Day, dozens of other files remain open.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Chargers then worked this offseason to find options on the outside to complement McConkey, including drafting Harris and Lambert-Smith.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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For Canyon Crest Academy Foundation, the audit found discrepancies between the foundation’s own records and previously audited balances and filed tax returns.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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As is often the case with Atlantic hurricanes, Erin's path will be primarily determined by the strength of the Bermuda High, a semi-permanent ridge of high pressure that sits over the western Atlantic Ocean in the summer.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Welborn said studies are underway to determine what improvements are most appropriate for the highway.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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