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 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 -
In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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With Jaylon Moore leaving in free agency for the Chiefs’ generous payday, Andre Dillard figured to rescue the swing-tackle dilemma upon debuting in practice Monday, only to go on Injured Reserve three days later.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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More Cole Burston/Getty Images In a free agent class that figures to be headlined by Kyle Tucker, Framber Valdez, Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman, Bichette may be getting overlooked.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the applicant team decided instead to proceed to a city hearing, where it was suggested the project be modified to address issues with drainage and setbacks.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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So instead of targeting 2% inflation, the Fed decided to aim for inflation that averages 2% over time.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Or, Wu suggested, instead of opting for clear plastic aligners, a person could get metal braces or retainers.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
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Partners may opt for the silent treatment by deliberately withdrawing themselves from communication with the other.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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That might mean remaking a drink, offering an alternative, or finding another way to resolve an issue.—
Jill Schulman,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Clarendon Hills found itself in the elimination bracket by virtue of a 16-1 loss Wednesday to the Mountain Region and Nevada State champion from Las Vegas, which improved to 2-0 Saturday with a 5-3 win over the Northwest Region champs from Washington.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Du Plessis – who was making the third defense of his belt – had no answer to Chimaev’s grappling and found himself on the mat within the opening minute of the fight.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Those names could play a key role in determining whether the tech rally is back on or if there’s further to go in the rotation trade, Crisafulli said.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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Police also shared that the Health and Safety Executive, which oversees workplace safety in the U.K., is working alongside investigators to determine how the incident happened.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
24 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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