settle (on or upon)

verb

Definition of settle (on or upon)next
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)
  1. choose
  2. figure
  3. decide
  4. opt
  5. resolve
  6. find
  7. determine
Verb
  • But after choosing to skip the team’s upcoming July 23 White House visit celebrating their 2026 World Series title, the utility veteran found himself at the center of a heated political debate.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Half its opening weekend audience chose PLFs, proving moviegoers will pay for an experience unavailable at home.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of choose
Verb
  • No torque figure was released, but that number also figures to be higher (the off-road Raging Bull makes 413 ft lbs of twist).
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • Backup catcher Drew Millas was the first Nationals catcher in the majors to look to the dugout for suggestions, as the team figured its outspoken backstop would communicate what was (or wasn’t) working and have more time to focus on his offense.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of figure
Verb
  • During Covid, when many people were indoors picking up new hobbies, Lloyd decided to lace up his running shoes and quickly fell in love with the sport.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The Jayhawks, who were blown out by KSU’s Purple Reign by 19 points in Game 1 on Tuesday in Manhattan, only to win Wednesday in Topeka, trailed 12-0 five minutes into the deciding contest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of decide
Verb
  • Rather than give him an extension, or trade him at any point, the Stars opted to ride with Hatcher on a roster that was built for a run to the Stanley Cup.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • The equipment necessary to safely remove lead paint is also a factor to consider, since opting for low-cost alternatives can leave you vulnerable to lead paint dust and debris.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Definition of opt
Verb
  • But Marleen Vogelaar, chief executive of Thangs3D, a platform for independent creators to share and sell 3-D printable designs, said that answer does not resolve her broader concerns about how AB 2047 would work in practice.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • In an email, Lauren Rogers, a spokesperson for Sinceri Senior Living, which operates The Vero, said the company was pleased the legal case had been resolved but could not comment further, citing confidentiality and patient privacy.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolve
Verb
  • Officers found Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and 8-month-old Callan unconscious.
    — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Rodri found himself in the position Reece James did a year ago, not really knowing what to do next.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of find
Verb
  • The sculptures were among 34 Southeast Asian antiquities voluntarily relinquished by the collector in 2021 after investigators determined they had been looted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The case also determined that the neighbor has the right to trim any greenery that encroaches onto their property.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of determine
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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 26 Jul. 2026.

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