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as in deep
firmly established over time
a remote village with a settled distrust of outsiders
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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
settled rules that cannot be disregarded when it is convenient to do so
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as in filtered
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
the light rain will settle the dust in the air careful handling will settle the lees in the bottom of the wine bottle
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as in populated
to supply with inhabitants
the region was originally settled by farmers
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as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
settled the lawsuit in favor of the defendant
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as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
settled their wedding plans without any major disagreements
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as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
birds settling on the branches of the maple tree
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as in lodged
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
settled the sleeping baby into her crib
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as in calmed
to free from distress or disturbance
a hot meal settled the children down
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
settled himself only with visible effort after the angry outburst
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
settle a debt
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as in determined
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this information should settle the question of who is right
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Recent Examples of settled
Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
In my experience, the timing is right when expectations have been properly framed, emotions have settled, the parties have demonstrated seriousness, and there is more to gain from collaboration than from posturing.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In the second game, Pine Creek took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Wildcats responded with three runs in the bottom of the frame and then didn’t look back from there as Cooper Vais settled in on the mound.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
As thousands of veterans moved westward for a new beginning, many settled there.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
By the time the dust finally settled, Latin Academy struck for nine runs in the third inning alone to seize complete control.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
In October 2000, WWF settled the suit and reportedly agreed to pay the Hart family $18 million, per ABC News.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
This background may explain why Wednesday’s announcement that the lawsuit had been settled was sharply criticized in letters to the editor and social media comments by deeply disappointed single-family homeowners who thought the deal provided too little relief.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Adjective
The atmosphere around the club is unstable heading into the biggest fixture of the domestic season, while Barcelona appear calm, settled and confident.
—Dean Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Jacobs launched Marc by Marc Jacobs in 2001, cementing his eventual status as a fashion mogul — and, at moments throughout his career, as a kind of enfant terrible who, as it’s shown in this documentary, has cooled down a bit, more settled and reflective in his late career.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course the categories may overlap, but many of the young people in Astoria or Ridgewood-Bushwick have grown up in their parents’ homes in more settled parts of the city.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Erin Simkin—Netflix Advertisement Under Konner and Kaplan, Nobody Wants This has grown into a more settled and expansive show.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cole exited in line for the win but settled for a no-decision after the Yankees’ bullpen surrendered four runs in the eighth.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
In my experience, the timing is right when expectations have been properly framed, emotions have settled, the parties have demonstrated seriousness, and there is more to gain from collaboration than from posturing.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
In the second game, Pine Creek took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but the Wildcats responded with three runs in the bottom of the frame and then didn’t look back from there as Cooper Vais settled in on the mound.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
As thousands of veterans moved westward for a new beginning, many settled there.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
By the time the dust finally settled, Latin Academy struck for nine runs in the third inning alone to seize complete control.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
In October 2000, WWF settled the suit and reportedly agreed to pay the Hart family $18 million, per ABC News.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
This background may explain why Wednesday’s announcement that the lawsuit had been settled was sharply criticized in letters to the editor and social media comments by deeply disappointed single-family homeowners who thought the deal provided too little relief.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Perhaps, but Alonso’s attentive gaze reworks the meaning of excitement such that a banal exchange with the nearby farmhand, and a drive into the nearby village, provide minor thrills — that is, if you’re properly settled onto Alonso’s serenely sluggish wavelength.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for settled
Adjective
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Texas’ deep ties to cattle ranching, beef and agriculture mean comments about meat consumption likely carry more political weight here than in many other states.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Here, Chinese laborers, factory workers, seamstresses, nail technicians, and cooks take glorious center stage, their lives and deepest yearnings made epic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The light, filtered through stained glass, shifts the mood from one side of the basilica to the other.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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But the results are filtered through the White House and must be approved by the president, raising questions about what the public does and doesn't get to see.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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The oil- and mineral-rich province is the largest but least populated in Pakistan, and is a hub for the country's ethnic Baloch minority.—
Sami Yousafzai,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Reassemblage sits on the periphery of vaporwave, populated with cool-to-the-touch synths, but it’s also partially inspired by Japanese environmental music, which is more about tapping into the moment than steeping in weird nostalgia.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Still, despite everything, Price eventually decided to try one more time to reconnect with her mother.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The young studio decided to forgo traditional funding from a publisher or private backers, and instead reached out to the larger gamer community through a crowdfunding campaign.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Food and drinks were arranged for attendees to grab as the video played.—
Reeti Malhotra
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Outside the meeting rooms sat three national championship trophies – Indiana football, UCLA women’s basketball and Michigan men’s basketball – arranged like crown jewels for every camera walking through the lobby.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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Food and Drink The Grand's headliner is Addison, San Diego's first restaurant to earn three Michelin stars, perched on a bluff with panoramic views.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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At some point, the bats emerge en masse from that cave, flying straight toward the tour participants who are perched on the opposite ledge, and then over their heads.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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This story has been corrected to show the lawsuit has been lodged in an Australian court.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Samuelson has been left paralyzed from the chest down due to the bullet lodged in his spine.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Settled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/settled. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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