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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Having support outside the education system to flag early reading difficulties is a step in the right direction, but choosing the right screening tool is key, said Devin Kearns, an early literacy professor at North Carolina State University.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
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The jurists would need to choose a successor who meets the qualifications stipulated in the constitution.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Spencer’s sharpshooting, smarts and toughness have been welcome in Memphis, which has several good young players, and Spencer figures to be part of the fold for years to come.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Domínguez would figure to benefit from everyday reps at Triple-A, however, with the Yankees’ MLB outfield currently crowded.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Mar. 2026
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The judge asked Bruns, the government attorney, what standards are used to decide if a reporter poses a security risk.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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A little background noise can be helpful, so instead of opting for total silence, play classical or ambient music through a portable speaker.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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The incumbent senator did not hold a watch party, instead opting for a press conference-type event at a downtown Austin hotel.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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The White House and congressional Democrats don't appear to have made significant progress in recent weeks in resolving their differences after trading offers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bull-versus-bear debates usually take time to be resolved, but this is a positive development in favor of the bulls.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Aloe vera and mushroom extracts Aloe vera extracts that bypassed FDA review were found in more than 450 products in FoodData Central, a food and nutrient database managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, according to the investigation.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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When both of these high-resolution, deep observations are combined (see the overlap), clear evidence appears for that grouping, with what appears to be four globular clusters all found together in a tiny region of space.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The cause of the blaze has been determined to be arson by Sheriff Detective Ronald Walker.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Research has yet to determine whether or not these hair extensions are dangerous or could be causing illness.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 8 Mar. 2026.
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