SETTLE (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

settle (on or upon)

verb

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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The Kings chose to hold Emanuel Sharp, Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo out of Monday’s game, but Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell returned to the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s win over Golden State.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
If an island getaway is favored, there are plenty of options across the globe to choose from, all with pristine beaches and seaside charm.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of choose

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Locals have spotted groups of people in Korea jerseys huddled together, trying to decide what to order at In-N-Out.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.

— Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of decide

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The Royals opted for a bullpen game with right-hander Steven Cruz serving as the opener.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Despite the risk of purchasing through a third-party platform such as StubHub, many fans opted to do so to avoid the 30% FIFA resale tax, believing that the Fan Protect Guarantee would safeguard their order.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of opt

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Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of find

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The agency has required the building’s owner to hire a third-party engineer to conduct a forensic evaluation — a formal investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
The hearing will determine whether there is probable cause for Robinson, 23, to face trial in Kirk's September killing at Utah Valley University.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026

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