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 Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025 -
From debating associations choosing the head on the basis of abs to rich kids bullying another rich one in school for a lack of class, an unrealistic portrayal of the younger generation makes things worse.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both teams entered unbeaten, having given up just 10 goals each all season, so one goal figured to be enough to win.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Q: Man, can’t figure this team out at all.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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But when Allie decides to give her ex-fiance a second chance and jilts her new flatmate, Hedra’s demure demeanor begins to shift and increasingly sour.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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Moore’s proposal to double the state’s standard deduction would provide a tax break to Marylanders who opt not to itemize their income tax deductions — many of them low- and middle-income.—
Paul Kiefer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
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Allowing families to opt their children out of reading our books hurts the children whose lives and families are reflected in those books.—
Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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Students and families will likely experience longer wait times for assistance, whether for resolving issues with their financial aid packages, understanding repayment options, or navigating changes to their loan status.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly everyone who isn't vaccinated against HPV will be infected at some point, though 9 out of 10 infections resolve within two years.—
Lisa Doggett,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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Past federal audits also found that the team failed to comply with some IT regulations.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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An annual survey from The Knot found that the average price of a wedding in the U.S. was $33,000 in 2024, a number that can grow or shrink significantly based on location, vendors, and number of guests.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Learn to use local frost dates to determine when to start seeds indoors and how to prepare seedlings for life outdoors.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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The city medical examiner will determine the child’s cause of death.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2025.
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